South Lee School vs Sybil Andrews Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
205 students
Sybil Andrews Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
| Measure | South Lee School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Sybil Andrews Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #97 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #791 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 657 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 657 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sybil Andrews Academy is the larger school with 657 students compared with 205.
- •South Lee School is a independent school while Sybil Andrews Academy 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 South Lee School better than Sybil Andrews Academy?
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 South Lee School and Sybil Andrews Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Lee School: 205. Sybil Andrews Academy: 657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Lee School and Sybil Andrews Academy rank in East of England?
South Lee School is unranked and Sybil Andrews Academy is 97th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).