Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy vs St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
72 students
St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
12 students
| Measure | Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy Diss, East of England | St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1037 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #8620 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 72 | 12 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 12 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 17.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Diss | Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | garboldisham.stbenets.org | www.esinet.norfolk.gov.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 9.0).
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 72 students compared with 12.
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham 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 Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy better than St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?
On the Success Index (England), Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 9.0 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 Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy and St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Diss and Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy: 72. St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham: 12. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy and St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham rank in East of England?
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is 1037th of 1,872 and St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).