Great Heath Academy vs Mildenhall College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Heath Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
Mildenhall College Academy
Mildenhall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,317 students
| Measure | Great Heath Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Mildenhall College Academy Mildenhall, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1399 of 1,872 | #352 of 460 |
| National rank | #11561 of 15,697 | #2840 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 438 | 1,317 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 1,317 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.1 |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Mildenhall |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatheathacademy.attrust.org.uk/ | www.mildenhall.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 32.3).
- •Mildenhall College Academy is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 438.
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 Heath Academy better than Mildenhall College Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Heath Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 32.3 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 Heath Academy and Mildenhall College Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Heath Academy: 438. Mildenhall College Academy: 1,317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Heath Academy and Mildenhall College Academy rank in East of England?
Great Heath Academy is 1399th of 1,872 and Mildenhall College Academy is 352nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).