Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Summerhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saxmundham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Summerhill School
Leiston · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
51 students
| Measure | Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Saxmundham, East of England | Summerhill School Leiston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #633 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #5156 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–18 |
| Students | 166 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Saxmundham | Leiston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kelsaleprimary.co.uk | www.summerhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 51.
- •Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Summerhill School is a independent 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 Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Summerhill 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 Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Summerhill School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Saxmundham and Leiston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 166. Summerhill School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Summerhill School rank in East of England?
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 633rd of 1,872 and Summerhill School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).