Buckminster Primary School vs Cottesmore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckminster Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Cottesmore Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Buckminster Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Cottesmore Academy Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1072 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 41 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 39% | 35% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Grantham | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.cottesmoreacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckminster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 32.9).
- •Cottesmore Academy is the larger school with 126 students compared with 41.
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 Buckminster Primary School better than Cottesmore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Buckminster Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 32.9 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 Buckminster Primary School and Cottesmore Academy?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckminster Primary School: 41. Cottesmore Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckminster Primary School and Cottesmore Academy rank in East Midlands?
Buckminster Primary School is unranked and Cottesmore Academy is 1072nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).