Ancaster CofE Primary School vs Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster CofE Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Ancaster CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,516 | #763 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8402 of 15,697 | #9184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ancasterprimary.org.uk | www.barkstonsyston.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 44.4).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 94.
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 Ancaster CofE Primary School better than Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ancaster CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 44.4 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 Ancaster CofE Primary School and Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ancaster CofE Primary School: 186. Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ancaster CofE Primary School and Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is 676th of 1,516 and Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is 763rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).