Charles Read Academy vs Ingoldsby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 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
Ingoldsby Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
| Measure | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands | Ingoldsby Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 329 | #808 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3352 of 4,090 | #9573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 277 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 61.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.ingoldsbyacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ingoldsby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.7 vs 22.6).
- •Charles Read Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 68.
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 Ingoldsby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ingoldsby Academy ranks higher (42.7 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 Ingoldsby Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Read Academy: 277. Ingoldsby Academy: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Read Academy and Ingoldsby Academy rank in East Midlands?
Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 and Ingoldsby Academy is 808th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).