Castle Wood Academy vs Wygate Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 80 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
Wygate Park Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
272 students
| Measure | Castle Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands | Wygate Park Academy Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1317 of 1,516 | #432 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13916 of 15,697 | #5729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 129.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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 | Gainsborough | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castlewoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web | wygateparkacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Wygate Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 20.4).
- •Wygate Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 40%).
- •Castle Wood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
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 Castle Wood Academy better than Wygate Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wygate Park Academy ranks higher (60.7 vs 20.4 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 Castle Wood Academy and Wygate Park Academy?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Wood Academy: 272. Wygate Park Academy: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Wood Academy and Wygate Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
Castle Wood Academy is 1317th of 1,516 and Wygate Park Academy is 432nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).