Great Heath Academy vs West Row Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 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
West Row Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Great Heath Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | West Row Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1399 of 1,872 | #732 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11561 of 15,697 | #6085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 438 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatheathacademy.attrust.org.uk/ | www.westrow-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Row Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 33.3).
- •West Row Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •West Row Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Great Heath Academy is the larger school with 438 students compared with 208.
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 West Row Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Row Academy ranks higher (58.9 vs 33.3 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 West Row Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Heath Academy: 438. West Row Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Heath Academy and West Row Academy rank in East of England?
Great Heath Academy is 1399th of 1,872 and West Row Academy is 732nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).