Mildenhall College Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mildenhall College Academy
Mildenhall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,317 students
St Mary's Church of England Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Mildenhall College Academy Mildenhall, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 460 | #1758 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2840 of 4,090 | #14622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,317 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,317 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | – |
| town | Mildenhall | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mildenhall.attrust.org.uk/ | www.smpsac.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mildenhall College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 15.6).
- •Mildenhall College Academy is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 414.
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 Mildenhall College Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mildenhall College Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 15.6 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 Mildenhall College Academy and St Mary's Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mildenhall and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mildenhall College Academy: 1,317. St Mary's Church of England Academy: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mildenhall College Academy and St Mary's Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Mildenhall College Academy is 352nd of 460 and St Mary's Church of England Academy is 1758th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).