Ancaster CofE Primary School vs St Botolph's C of E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.3 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
St Botolph's C of E Primary School
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
402 students
| Measure | Ancaster CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | St Botolph's C of E Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,516 | #659 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8402 of 15,697 | #8207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 186 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| 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 | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ancasterprimary.org.uk | www.stbotolphs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Botolph's C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 48.1).
- •St Botolph's C of E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •Ancaster CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •St Botolph's C of E Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 186.
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 St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Botolph's C of E Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 48.1 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 Ancaster CofE Primary School and St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ancaster CofE Primary School: 186. St Botolph's C of E Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ancaster CofE Primary School and St Botolph's C of E Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ancaster CofE Primary School is 676th of 1,516 and St Botolph's C of E Primary School is 659th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).