Elmswell Community Primary School vs Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmswell Community Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
| Measure | Elmswell Community Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #652 of 1,872 | #1226 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5321 of 15,697 | #10073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 383 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmswell.suffolk.sch.uk | www.thurstonprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Elmswell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 40.4).
- •Elmswell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 59%).
- •Elmswell Community Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 349.
- •Elmswell Community Primary School is a local authority school while Thurston 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 Elmswell Community Primary School better than Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elmswell Community Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 40.4 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 Elmswell Community Primary School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmswell Community Primary School: 383. Thurston Church of England Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmswell Community Primary School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Elmswell Community Primary School is 652nd of 1,872 and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is 1226th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).