Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
| Measure | Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stowmarket, East of England | Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1514 of 1,872 | #792 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12575 of 15,697 | #6630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatfinborough.suffolk.sch.uk | www.rattlesdenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 28.2).
- •Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 135 students compared with 108.
- •Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is a academy 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 Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (56.3 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 Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 108. Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1514th of 1,872 and Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is 792nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).