Grace Cook Primary School vs Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Cook Primary School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
| Measure | Grace Cook Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 1,872 | #1514 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1917 of 15,697 | #12575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gracecook.omat.org.uk/ | www.greatfinborough.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grace Cook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 28.2).
- •Grace Cook Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 108.
- •Grace Cook Primary School is a academy school while Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Grace Cook Primary School better than Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grace Cook Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 28.2 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 Grace Cook Primary School and Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Cook Primary School: 203. Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Cook Primary School and Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Grace Cook Primary School is 249th of 1,872 and Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1514th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).