Boston Pioneers Free School Academy vs Carlton Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 690 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
Carlton Road Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Boston, East Midlands | Carlton Road Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1146 of 1,516 | #1355 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12304 of 15,697 | #14254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 411 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonpioneersacademy.net | www.carltonroadacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Boston Pioneers Free School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 18.2).
- •Boston Pioneers Free School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Carlton Road Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 411.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Pioneers Free School Academy better than Carlton Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Boston Pioneers Free School Academy ranks higher (29.5 vs 18.2 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 Boston Pioneers Free School Academy and Carlton Road Academy?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy: 411. Carlton Road Academy: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston Pioneers Free School Academy and Carlton Road Academy rank in East Midlands?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy is 1146th of 1,516 and Carlton Road Academy is 1355th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).