Mendham Primary School vs The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendham Primary School
Harleston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
57 students
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
Harleston · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
824 students
| Measure | Mendham Primary School Harleston, East of England | The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Harleston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #274 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 57 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 57 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harleston | Harleston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mendhamprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.sancroft.stbenets.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.9 vs 44.2).
- •Mendham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Mendham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is the larger school with 824 students compared with 57.
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 Mendham Primary School better than The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England 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 Mendham Primary School and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Harleston and Harleston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mendham Primary School: 57. The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School): 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mendham Primary School and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) rank in East of England?
Mendham Primary School is unranked and The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is 274th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).