Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy vs The Old School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
The Old School
Beccles · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
47 students
| Measure | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England | The Old School Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1272 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #10419 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 198 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 39.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kessingland.dneat.org/ | theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 198 students compared with 47.
- •Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while The Old 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 Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy better than The Old 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 Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy and The Old School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy: 198. The Old School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy and The Old School rank in East of England?
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is 1272nd of 1,872 and The Old School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).