Baston CE Primary School vs Kirkstone House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baston CE Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
118 students
| Measure | Baston CE Primary School Peterborough, East Midlands | Kirkstone House School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,516 | #321 of 329 |
| National rank | #3879 of 15,697 | #4000 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 188 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 33.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 22.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 9.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.baston-school.co.uk | www.kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Baston CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 7.8).
- •Baston CE Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 118.
- •Baston CE Primary School is a local authority school while Kirkstone House School is a independent 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 Baston CE Primary School better than Kirkstone House School?
On the Success Index (England), Baston CE Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 7.8 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 Baston CE Primary School and Kirkstone House School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baston CE Primary School: 188. Kirkstone House School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baston CE Primary School and Kirkstone House School rank in East Midlands?
Baston CE Primary School is 270th of 1,516 and Kirkstone House School is 321st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).