Hardwick Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwick Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1684 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #14022 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 190 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | – |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.hardwickprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stedmundsandstjosephs.com/ |
The verdict
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 Hardwick Primary School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary 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 Hardwick Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
How do Hardwick Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Hardwick Primary School is 1684th of 1,872 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).