Sir John Leman High School vs St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 420 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Leman High School
Beccles · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Sir John Leman High School Beccles, East of England | St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #239 of 460 | #1583 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1993 of 4,090 | #13244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,404 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,404 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | – |
| town | Beccles | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sirjohnleman.co.uk | www.st-benets.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir John Leman High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 24.7).
- •Sir John Leman High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 69.
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 Sir John Leman High School better than St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Leman High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 24.7 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 Sir John Leman High School and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Beccles and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Leman High School: 1,404. St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Leman High School and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Sir John Leman High School is 239th of 460 and St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery is 1583rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).