Isleham Church of England Primary School vs West Row Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isleham Church of England Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
West Row Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Isleham Church of England Primary School Ely, East of England | West Row Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1048 of 1,872 | #732 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8673 of 15,697 | #6085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Ely | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.isleham.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.westrow-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Row Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 47.0).
- •West Row Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •West Row Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 201.
- •Isleham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while West Row Academy is a academy 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 Isleham Church of England Primary School better than West Row Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Row Academy ranks higher (58.9 vs 47.0 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 Isleham Church of England Primary School and West Row Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ely and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isleham Church of England Primary School: 201. West Row Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isleham Church of England Primary School and West Row Academy rank in East of England?
Isleham Church of England Primary School is 1048th of 1,872 and West Row Academy is 732nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).