Elm CofE Primary School vs Friday Bridge Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm CofE Primary School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Elm CofE Primary School Wisbech, East of England | Friday Bridge Community Primary School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1358 of 1,872 | #1737 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11244 of 15,697 | #14435 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 243 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | elm.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.fridaybridge.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 16.9).
- •Elm CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 29%).
- •Friday Bridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Elm CofE Primary School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 89.
- •Elm CofE Primary School is a academy school while Friday Bridge Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Elm CofE Primary School better than Friday Bridge Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elm CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 16.9 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 Elm CofE Primary School and Friday Bridge Community Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm CofE Primary School: 243. Friday Bridge Community Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm CofE Primary School and Friday Bridge Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Elm CofE Primary School is 1358th of 1,872 and Friday Bridge Community Primary School is 1737th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).