Charles Read Academy vs Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Read Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
277 students
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
159 students
| Measure | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands | Colsterworth Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 329 | #782 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3352 of 4,090 | #9363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 277 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.charlesreadacademy.co.uk | www.colsterworth.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 22.6).
- •Charles Read Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 159.
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 Charles Read Academy better than Colsterworth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Colsterworth Church of England Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 22.6 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 Charles Read Academy and Colsterworth Church of England Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Read Academy: 277. Colsterworth Church of England Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Read Academy and Colsterworth Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 and Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is 782nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).