Ancaster CofE Primary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.9 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
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Ancaster CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,516 | #1173 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8402 of 15,697 | #12514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ancasterprimary.org.uk | www.our-lady.lincs.sch.uk/index.html |
The verdict
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 28.5).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 38%).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 146.
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Ancaster CofE Primary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ancaster CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 28.5 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ancaster CofE Primary School: 186. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ancaster CofE Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is 676th of 1,516 and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1173rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).