Great Sampford Community Primary School vs Wimbish Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Sampford Community Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Wimbish Primary Academy
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
| Measure | Great Sampford Community Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England | Wimbish Primary Academy Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #1770 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 79 | 41 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 41 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 39% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatsampford.essex.sch.uk | wimbishprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 41.9).
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 41.
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School is a local authority school while Wimbish 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 Sampford Community Primary School better than Wimbish Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Sampford Community Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 41.9 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 Sampford Community Primary School and Wimbish Primary Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Sampford Community Primary School: 79. Wimbish Primary Academy: 41. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Sampford Community Primary School and Wimbish Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Great Sampford Community Primary School is 231st of 1,872 and Wimbish Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).