Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School vs Castle Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Castle Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
| Measure | Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School Gainsborough, East Midlands | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1156 of 1,516 | #1317 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12389 of 15,697 | #13916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 122 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blyton.lincs.sch.uk | castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 20.4).
- •Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 40%).
- •Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Castle Wood Academy is the larger school with 272 students compared with 122.
- •Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School is a local authority school while Castle Wood 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 Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School better than Castle Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School ranks higher (29.1 vs 20.4 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 Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School and Castle Wood Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School: 122. Castle Wood Academy: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School and Castle Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School is 1156th of 1,516 and Castle Wood Academy is 1317th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).