Elmsett Church of England 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, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
| Measure | Elmsett Church of England Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 41 | 41 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 41 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 45.1% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Ipswich | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmsettschool.co.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 35.0).
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 38%).
- •Elmsett Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
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 Elmsett Church of England 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 35.0 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 Elmsett Church of England Primary School and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School: 41. Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy: 41. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmsett Church of England Primary School and Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School is unranked 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).