Reydon Primary School vs The Old School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reydon Primary School
Southwold · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
168 students
The Old School
Beccles · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
47 students
| Measure | Reydon Primary School Southwold, East of England | The Old School Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1189 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9816 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 168 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 39.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Southwold | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.reydonprimary.org/ | theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Reydon Primary School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 47.
- •Reydon Primary School is a academy school while The Old School is a independent 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 Reydon Primary School better than The Old 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 Reydon Primary School and The Old School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Southwold and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reydon Primary School: 168. The Old School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reydon Primary School and The Old School rank in East of England?
Reydon Primary School is 1189th of 1,872 and The Old School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).