Hardwick Primary School vs Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1684 of 1,872 | #1784 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14022 of 15,697 | #14805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.westgatecp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hardwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 14.1).
- •Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 35%).
- •Hardwick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 301 students compared with 190.
- •Hardwick Primary School is a academy school while Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Hardwick Primary School better than Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hardwick Primary School ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.1 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 Hardwick Primary School and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwick Primary School: 190. Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwick Primary School and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Hardwick Primary School is 1684th of 1,872 and Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery is 1784th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).