Barrowby Church of England Primary School vs Poplar Farm School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 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
Poplar Farm School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Barrowby Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Poplar Farm School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 1,516 | #613 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2079 of 15,697 | #7658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 241 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| 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.poplar-cit.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrowby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 51.5).
- •Barrowby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 63%).
- •Barrowby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Poplar Farm School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 241.
- •Barrowby Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Poplar Farm School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Poplar Farm School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrowby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 51.5 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 Poplar Farm School?
About 1.9 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. Poplar Farm School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrowby Church of England Primary School and Poplar Farm School rank in East Midlands?
Barrowby Church of England Primary School is 137th of 1,516 and Poplar Farm School is 613th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).