Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs Granville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Granville Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
914 students
| Measure | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Granville Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1307 of 1,516 | #155 of 329 |
| National rank | #13865 of 15,697 | #1912 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 86 | 914 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 914 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blackfordbyschool.org/ | www.granvilleacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Granville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 20.7).
- •Granville Academy is the larger school with 914 students compared with 86.
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 Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than Granville Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Granville Academy ranks higher (51.3 vs 20.7 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 Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Granville Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 86. Granville Academy: 914. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Granville Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 1307th of 1,516 and Granville Academy is 155th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).