Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School vs South Lee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 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
South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
205 students
| Measure | Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England | South Lee School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #535 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #4413 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 74 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.3% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •South Lee School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 74.
- •Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a academy school while South Lee School is a independent 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 South Lee School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School and South Lee School?
About 3.6 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. South Lee School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School and South Lee School rank in East of England?
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is 535th of 1,872 and South Lee School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).