Captains Close Primary School vs Danesholme Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captains Close Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Danesholme Infant Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
189 students
| Measure | Captains Close Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Danesholme Infant Academy Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1110 of 1,516 | #876 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12011 of 15,697 | #10097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 189 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Melton Mowbray | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.captains-close.leics.sch.uk | www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Danesholme Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 31.1).
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 Captains Close Primary School better than Danesholme Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Danesholme Infant Academy ranks higher (40.2 vs 31.1 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 Captains Close Primary School and Danesholme Infant Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Captains Close Primary School: 189. Danesholme Infant Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Captains Close Primary School and Danesholme Infant Academy rank in East Midlands?
Captains Close Primary School is 1110th of 1,516 and Danesholme Infant Academy is 876th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).