Clough and Risegate Community Primary School vs Cowley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Cowley Academy
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
| Measure | Clough and Risegate Community Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | Cowley Academy Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1335 of 1,516 | #290 of 329 |
| National rank | #14120 of 15,697 | #3565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 91 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 16.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clough-risegate.co.uk | www.cowleyacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Cowley Academy is the larger school with 621 students compared with 91.
- •Clough and Risegate Community Primary School is a local authority school while Cowley 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 Clough and Risegate Community Primary School better than Cowley Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clough and Risegate Community Primary School and Cowley Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School: 91. Cowley Academy: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clough and Risegate Community Primary School and Cowley Academy rank in East Midlands?
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School is 1335th of 1,516 and Cowley Academy is 290th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).