Barby Church of England Primary School vs Gipsey Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 109 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barby Church of England Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Gipsey Bridge Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
97 students
| Measure | Barby Church of England Primary School Rugby, East Midlands | Gipsey Bridge Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 1,516 | #1351 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5730 of 15,697 | #14225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 96 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Rugby | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barbyceprimary.org.uk | www.gipseybridgeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 18.4).
- •Barby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •Barby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Gipsey Bridge Academy is the larger school with 97 students compared with 96.
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 Barby Church of England Primary School better than Gipsey Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 18.4 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 Barby Church of England Primary School and Gipsey Bridge Academy?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barby Church of England Primary School: 96. Gipsey Bridge Academy: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barby Church of England Primary School and Gipsey Bridge Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barby Church of England Primary School is 433rd of 1,516 and Gipsey Bridge Academy is 1351st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).