Howard Community Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 792 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Community Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
St Benedict's Catholic School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
968 students
| Measure | Howard Community Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | St Benedict's Catholic School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 1,872 | #114 of 460 |
| National rank | #15356 of 15,697 | #885 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 968 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 968 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 113.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.howardprimary.org | www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 8.8).
- •St Benedict's Catholic School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 210.
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 Howard Community Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic School ranks higher (72.9 vs 8.8 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 Howard Community Academy and St Benedict's Catholic School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard Community Academy: 210. St Benedict's Catholic School: 968. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Community Academy and St Benedict's Catholic School rank in East of England?
Howard Community Academy is 1855th of 1,872 and St Benedict's Catholic School is 114th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).