Hopton Church of England Primary Academy vs St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Hopton Church of England Primary Academy Diss, East of England | St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nr Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1027 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #8546 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 46 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 43.8% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Diss | Nr Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hopton.suffolk.sch.uk | stbotolphs.suffolk.dbprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 21.8).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 46.
- •Hopton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Hopton Church of England Primary Academy better than St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 21.8 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 Hopton Church of England Primary Academy and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Diss and Nr Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy: 46. St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopton Church of England Primary Academy and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy is unranked and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1027th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).