Earl Soham Community Primary School vs Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.2 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
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Woodbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,056 students
| Measure | Earl Soham Community Primary School Woodbridge, East of England | Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form Woodbridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #914 of 1,872 | #182 of 460 |
| National rank | #7549 of 15,697 | #1444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 78 | 1,056 |
| Pupils on roll | 78 | 1,056 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.6 |
| town | Woodbridge | Woodbridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.earlsoham.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 52.0).
- •Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 78.
- •Earl Soham Community Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form 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 Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form ranks higher (60.8 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 Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Woodbridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earl Soham Community Primary School: 78. Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form: 1,056. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Soham Community Primary School and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form rank in East of England?
Earl Soham Community Primary School is 914th of 1,872 and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is 182nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).