Downham Feoffees Primary Academy vs Millfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
Millfield Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
| Measure | Downham Feoffees Primary Academy Ely, East of England | Millfield Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #823 of 1,872 | #1182 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6835 of 15,697 | #9755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.downhamfeoffees.org | www.millfieldprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downham Feoffees Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 41.8).
- •Millfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 61%).
- •Downham Feoffees Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Millfield Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 150.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy better than Millfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downham Feoffees Primary Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 41.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downham Feoffees Primary Academy and Millfield Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy: 150. Millfield Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downham Feoffees Primary Academy and Millfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is 823rd of 1,872 and Millfield Primary School is 1182nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).