Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School vs Sebert Wood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
74 students
Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
374 students
| Measure | Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England | Sebert Wood Community Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #535 of 1,872 | #654 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4413 of 15,697 | #5333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 74 | 374 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 374 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 46.3% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 8% |
| 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.greatwhelnethamprimary.co.uk | www.sebertwoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 62.5).
- •Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 8%).
- •Sebert Wood Community Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 74.
- •Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sebert Wood Community 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 Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School better than Sebert Wood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 62.5 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 Whelnetham Church of England Primary School and Sebert Wood Community Primary School?
About 4.8 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 Whelnetham Church of England Primary School: 74. Sebert Wood Community Primary School: 374. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School and Sebert Wood Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is 535th of 1,872 and Sebert Wood Community Primary School is 654th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).