Helmingham Primary School and Nursery vs Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
30 students
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Helmingham Primary School and Nursery Stowmarket, East of England | Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1213 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #9957 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 30 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 30 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 33.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| 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 | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.helminghamprimaryschool.org.uk | www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Helmingham Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 40.9).
- •Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 30.
- •Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Helmingham Primary School and Nursery better than Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
On the Success Index (England), Helmingham Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (70.6 vs 40.9 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 Helmingham Primary School and Nursery and Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery: 30. Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helmingham Primary School and Nursery and Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School rank in East of England?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is unranked and Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is 1213th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).