Heritage School vs South Lee School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
203 students
South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
205 students
| Measure | Heritage School Cambridge, East of England | South Lee School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #458 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #4017 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 203 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 205 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heritageschool.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •South Lee School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 203.
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 Heritage 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 Heritage School and South Lee School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heritage School: 203. South Lee School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heritage School and South Lee School rank in East of England?
Heritage School is 458th of 460 and South Lee School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).