Charles Read Academy vs The Edenham Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.6 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
The Edenham Church of England School
Bourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
110 students
| Measure | Charles Read Academy Grantham, East Midlands | The Edenham Church of England School Bourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 329 | #741 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3352 of 4,090 | #8991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 277 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Bourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk | www.edenham.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Edenham Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 22.6).
- •Charles Read Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 110.
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 The Edenham Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Edenham Church of England School ranks higher (45.4 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 The Edenham Church of England School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Bourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Read Academy: 277. The Edenham Church of England School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Read Academy and The Edenham Church of England School rank in East Midlands?
Charles Read Academy is 274th of 329 and The Edenham Church of England School is 741st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).