Barrowby Church of England Primary School vs Denton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
241 students
Denton CofE School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Barrowby Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Denton CofE School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #137 of 1,516 | #16 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2079 of 15,697 | #396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 241 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 50% |
| 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.barrowby.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.dentonceschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 80.5).
- •Denton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 79%).
- •Denton CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 12%).
- •Barrowby Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 63.
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 Barrowby Church of England Primary School better than Denton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Denton CofE School ranks higher (94.0 vs 80.5 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 Barrowby Church of England Primary School and Denton CofE School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrowby Church of England Primary School: 241. Denton CofE School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowby Church of England Primary School and Denton CofE School rank in East Midlands?
Barrowby Church of England Primary School is 137th of 1,516 and Denton CofE School is 16th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).