Finborough School vs Woodbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 27 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
Woodbridge School
Woodbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
710 students
| Measure | Finborough School Stowmarket, East of England | Woodbridge School Woodbridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 460 | #342 of 460 |
| National rank | #3728 of 4,090 | #2749 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 716 | 710 |
| Pupils on roll | 716 | 710 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.2% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 43.6 |
| town | Stowmarket | Woodbridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.finboroughschool.co.uk | www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodbridge School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 17.0).
- •Finborough School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 710.
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 Woodbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodbridge School ranks higher (34.0 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 Woodbridge School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Woodbridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finborough School: 716. Woodbridge School: 710. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finborough School and Woodbridge School rank in East of England?
Finborough School is 442nd of 460 and Woodbridge School is 342nd of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).