Finborough School vs Wood Ley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finborough School
Stowmarket · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
716 students
Wood Ley Community Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
| Measure | Finborough School Stowmarket, East of England | Wood Ley Community Primary School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 460 | #1251 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3728 of 4,090 | #10227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 716 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 716 | 307 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.finboroughschool.co.uk | woodley.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wood Ley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 17.0).
- •Finborough School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 307.
- •Finborough School is a independent school while Wood Ley 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 Finborough School better than Wood Ley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wood Ley Community Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 17.0 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 Finborough School and Wood Ley Community Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finborough School: 716. Wood Ley Community Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finborough School and Wood Ley Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Finborough School is 442nd of 460 and Wood Ley Community Primary School is 1251st of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).