St Christopher's CEVCP School vs The Pines Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 740 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's CEVCP School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
The Pines Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | St Christopher's CEVCP School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | The Pines Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,872 | #830 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7087 of 15,697 | #6881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | chr.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.pinesprimary.org |
The verdict
- •The Pines Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 54.1).
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •The Pines Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 240.
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 Christopher's CEVCP School better than The Pines Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Pines Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 54.1 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 St Christopher's CEVCP School and The Pines Primary School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Christopher's CEVCP School: 389. The Pines Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Christopher's CEVCP School and The Pines Primary School rank in East of England?
St Christopher's CEVCP School is 861st of 1,872 and The Pines Primary School is 830th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).