Pot Kiln Primary School vs Wells Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pot Kiln Primary School
Sudbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
Wells Hall Primary School
Sudbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
| Measure | Pot Kiln Primary School Sudbury, East of England | Wells Hall Primary School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1652 of 1,872 | #944 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13802 of 15,697 | #7880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 236 | 494 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 494 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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.potkiln.net/ | www.wellshall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wells Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 21.2).
- •Wells Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Wells Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Wells Hall Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 236.
- •Pot Kiln Primary School is a local authority school while Wells Hall Primary School is a academy 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 Pot Kiln Primary School better than Wells Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wells Hall Primary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 21.2 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 Pot Kiln Primary School and Wells Hall Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pot Kiln Primary School: 236. Wells Hall Primary School: 494. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pot Kiln Primary School and Wells Hall Primary School rank in East of England?
Pot Kiln Primary School is 1652nd of 1,872 and Wells Hall Primary School is 944th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).