Clough and Risegate Community Primary School vs Gosberton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.9 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
Gosberton Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Clough and Risegate Community Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | Gosberton Academy Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1335 of 1,516 | #425 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14120 of 15,697 | #5625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 91 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clough-risegate.co.uk | www.gosbertonacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Gosberton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 19.1).
- •Gosberton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 43%).
- •Gosberton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Gosberton Academy is the larger school with 137 students compared with 91.
- •Clough and Risegate Community Primary School is a local authority school while Gosberton 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 Gosberton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gosberton Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 19.1 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 Clough and Risegate Community Primary School and Gosberton Academy?
About 4.9 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. Gosberton Academy: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clough and Risegate Community Primary School and Gosberton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School is 1335th of 1,516 and Gosberton Academy is 425th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).