Stanton Primary School vs Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanton Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Stanton Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England | Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #811 of 1,872 | #862 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,697 | #7093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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 | www.stantonprimarysch.co.uk | www.walsham.suffolk.dbprimary.com/suffolk/primary/walsham |
The verdict
- •Stanton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 54.1).
- •Stanton Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 117.
- •Stanton Primary School is a academy school while Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Stanton Primary School better than Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanton Primary School ranks higher (56.0 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 Stanton Primary School and Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bury St. Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stanton Primary School: 218. Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stanton Primary School and Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Stanton Primary School is 811th of 1,872 and Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 862nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).