Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy vs St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Beccles, East of England | St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1583 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #13244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 41 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Beccles | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gillingham.dneat.org/ | www.st-benets.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 24.7).
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 38%).
- •Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 69 students compared with 41.
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 Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy better than St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 24.7 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 Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Beccles and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy: 41. St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is unranked and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery is 1583rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).