Carre's Grammar School vs St Botolph's C of E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
810 students
St Botolph's C of E Primary School
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
402 students
| Measure | Carre's Grammar School Sleaford, East Midlands | St Botolph's C of E Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 329 | #659 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #334 of 4,090 | #8207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 810 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.8 | – |
| town | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.carres.uk | www.stbotolphs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carre's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 49.1).
- •Carre's Grammar School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 402.
- •Carre's Grammar School is a academy school while St Botolph's C of E Primary School is a local authority 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 Carre's Grammar School better than St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carre's Grammar School ranks higher (87.7 vs 49.1 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 Carre's Grammar School and St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carre's Grammar School: 810. St Botolph's C of E Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carre's Grammar School and St Botolph's C of E Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Carre's Grammar School is 24th of 329 and St Botolph's C of E Primary School is 659th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).