Long Melford Church of England Primary School vs St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Melford Church of England Primary School
Sudbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Long Melford Church of England Primary School Sudbury, East of England | St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1107 of 1,872 | #1194 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9217 of 15,697 | #9838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.longmelfordprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stgregoryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Long Melford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 41.4).
- •St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 60%).
- •Long Melford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 207.
- •Long Melford Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Long Melford Church of England Primary School better than St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Melford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 41.4 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 Long Melford Church of England Primary School and St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School: 207. St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Melford Church of England Primary School and St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Long Melford Church of England Primary School is 1107th of 1,872 and St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1194th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).