Colsterworth Church of England Primary School vs Gaddesby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
159 students
Gaddesby Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
159 students
| Measure | Colsterworth Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Gaddesby Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #782 of 1,516 | #247 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9363 of 15,697 | #3584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 159 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Grantham | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colsterworth.lincs.sch.uk | www.gaddesby.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gaddesby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 43.6).
- •Gaddesby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
- •Gaddesby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
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 Colsterworth Church of England Primary School better than Gaddesby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gaddesby Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 43.6 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 Colsterworth Church of England Primary School and Gaddesby Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School: 159. Gaddesby Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colsterworth Church of England Primary School and Gaddesby Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is 782nd of 1,516 and Gaddesby Primary School is 247th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).