Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School vs The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 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
The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
62 students
| Measure | Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,516 | #948 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9184 of 15,697 | #10702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 62 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 62 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| 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 | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barkstonsyston.lincs.sch.uk | www.marstonthorolds.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 37.6).
- •The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 62.
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 The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 37.6 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 Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School?
About 4.5 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. The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School: 62. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School and The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School rank in East Midlands?
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is 763rd of 1,516 and The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School is 948th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).