Bythams Primary School vs Charles Read Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bythams Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Charles Read Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
277 students
| Measure | Bythams Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #274 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3352 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 58 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bythams-school.co.uk/ | www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charles Read Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 11.4).
- •Charles Read Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 58.
- •Bythams Primary School is a local authority school while Charles Read 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 Bythams Primary School better than Charles Read Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Read Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 11.4 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 Bythams Primary School and Charles Read Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bythams Primary School: 58. Charles Read Academy: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bythams Primary School and Charles Read Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bythams Primary School is unranked and Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).