Belton Lane Community Primary School vs Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Belton Lane Community Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #520 of 1,516 | #419 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6682 of 15,697 | #5595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 303 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 17% |
| 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.belton-lane.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysrcprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 56.0).
- •Belton Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •Belton Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 183.
- •Belton Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Belton Lane Community Primary School better than Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.0 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 Belton Lane Community Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belton Lane Community Primary School: 303. Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belton Lane Community Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Belton Lane Community Primary School is 520th of 1,516 and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 419th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).