Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School vs Cliffedale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Cliffedale Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
| Measure | Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Cliffedale Primary School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,516 | #789 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9184 of 15,697 | #9388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.barkstonsyston.lincs.sch.uk | www.cliffedale.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.4 vs 43.5).
- •Cliffedale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Cliffedale Primary School is the larger school with 284 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 Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School better than Cliffedale Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and Cliffedale Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School: 94. Cliffedale Primary School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and Cliffedale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is 763rd of 1,516 and Cliffedale Primary School is 789th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).