Earl Soham Community Primary School vs Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Soham Community Primary School
Woodbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
30 students
| Measure | Earl Soham Community Primary School Woodbridge, East of England | Helmingham Primary School and Nursery Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #914 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #7549 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 78 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 78 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Woodbridge | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.earlsoham.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.helminghamprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Helmingham Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 52.0).
- •Earl Soham Community Primary School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 30.
- •Earl Soham Community Primary School is a local authority school while Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Earl Soham Community Primary School better than Helmingham Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Helmingham Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (70.6 vs 52.0 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 Earl Soham Community Primary School and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earl Soham Community Primary School: 78. Helmingham Primary School and Nursery: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Soham Community Primary School and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Earl Soham Community Primary School is 914th of 1,872 and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).