Ellingham VC Primary School vs Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
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.
Ellingham VC Primary School
Bungay · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
88 students
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
| Measure | Ellingham VC Primary School Bungay, East of England | Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1420 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11791 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 88 | 41 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 41 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Bungay | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ellingham.norfolk.sch.uk | www.gillingham.dneat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 32.2).
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 30%).
- •Ellingham VC Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 41.
- •Ellingham VC Primary School is a local authority school while Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Ellingham VC Primary School better than Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 32.2 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 Ellingham VC Primary School and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bungay and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellingham VC Primary School: 88. Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy: 41. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellingham VC Primary School and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Ellingham VC Primary School is 1420th of 1,872 and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).