Carlton Road Academy vs Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 875 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Road Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Park Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Carlton Road Academy Boston, East Midlands | Park Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1355 of 1,516 | #1205 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14254 of 15,697 | #12777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 458 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.carltonroadacademy.net | www.parkacademyboston.net |
The verdict
- •Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 18.2).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Carlton Road Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 300.
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 Carlton Road Academy better than Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy ranks higher (27.2 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 Carlton Road Academy and Park Academy?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Road Academy: 458. Park Academy: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Road Academy and Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Road Academy is 1355th of 1,516 and Park Academy is 1205th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).