St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery vs Thurlton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
Thurlton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
69 students
| Measure | St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery Beccles, East of England | Thurlton Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1583 of 1,872 | #1597 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13244 of 15,697 | #13376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 69 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Beccles | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-benets.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.thurlton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.7 vs 24.0).
- •St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 33%).
- •St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery better than Thurlton Primary 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 St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery and Thurlton Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Beccles and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery: 69. Thurlton Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery and Thurlton Primary School rank in East of England?
St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery is 1583rd of 1,872 and Thurlton Primary School is 1597th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).