Clarborough Primary School vs Leverton Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarborough Primary School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Leverton Church of England Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
76 students
| Measure | Clarborough Primary School Retford, East Midlands | Leverton Church of England Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #788 of 1,516 | #158 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9387 of 15,697 | #2412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 205 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clarborough.notts.sch.uk | www.levertonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leverton Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 43.5).
- •Leverton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Leverton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Clarborough Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 76.
- •Clarborough Primary School is a local authority school while Leverton Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Clarborough Primary School better than Leverton Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leverton Church of England Academy ranks higher (78.3 vs 43.5 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 Clarborough Primary School and Leverton Church of England Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarborough Primary School: 205. Leverton Church of England Academy: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarborough Primary School and Leverton Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Clarborough Primary School is 788th of 1,516 and Leverton Church of England Academy is 158th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).