Cliffedale Primary School vs The King's School, Grantham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 864 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffedale Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Cliffedale Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | The King's School, Grantham Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #789 of 1,516 | #1 of 329 |
| National rank | #9388 of 15,697 | #77 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 284 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.0 |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cliffedale.org | www.kings.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's School, Grantham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 43.5).
- •The King's School, Grantham is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 284.
- •Cliffedale Primary School is a local authority school while The King's School, Grantham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cliffedale Primary School is co-educational and The King's School, Grantham is boys.
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 Cliffedale Primary School better than The King's School, Grantham?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School, Grantham ranks higher (96.1 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 Cliffedale Primary School and The King's School, Grantham?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cliffedale Primary School: 284. The King's School, Grantham: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cliffedale Primary School and The King's School, Grantham rank in East Midlands?
Cliffedale Primary School is 789th of 1,516 and The King's School, Grantham is 1st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).