Ormiston Sudbury Academy vs Thomas Gainsborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Sudbury Academy
Sudbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
710 students
Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,603 students
| Measure | Ormiston Sudbury Academy Sudbury, East of England | Thomas Gainsborough School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 460 | #186 of 460 |
| National rank | #2776 of 4,090 | #1486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 710 | 1,603 |
| Pupils on roll | 710 | 1,603 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 114.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.5% | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk | tgschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Gainsborough School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 33.4).
- •Thomas Gainsborough School is the larger school with 1,603 students compared with 710.
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 Ormiston Sudbury Academy better than Thomas Gainsborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Gainsborough School ranks higher (60.0 vs 33.4 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 Ormiston Sudbury Academy and Thomas Gainsborough School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy: 710. Thomas Gainsborough School: 1,603. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Sudbury Academy and Thomas Gainsborough School rank in East of England?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy is 344th of 460 and Thomas Gainsborough School is 186th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).