Howard Community Academy vs St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
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.
Howard Community Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
168 students
| Measure | Howard Community Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 1,872 | #1828 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15356 of 15,697 | #15097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 210 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.howardprimary.org | – |
The verdict
- •St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.6 vs 8.8).
- •Howard Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36% vs 25%).
- •Howard Community Academy is the larger school with 210 students compared with 168.
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 Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (11.6 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 Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy?
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?
Howard Community Academy: 210. St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Community Academy and St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Howard Community Academy is 1855th of 1,872 and St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is 1828th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).