Colsterworth Church of England Primary School vs Great Ponton Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.4 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
Great Ponton Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
| Measure | Colsterworth Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Great Ponton Church of England School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #782 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #9363 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 159 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colsterworth.lincs.sch.uk | www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 8.7).
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 33%).
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 55.
- •Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Great Ponton Church of England School is a local authority 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 Colsterworth Church of England Primary School better than Great Ponton Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Colsterworth Church of England Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 8.7 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 Great Ponton Church of England School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School: 159. Great Ponton Church of England School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colsterworth Church of England Primary School and Great Ponton Church of England School rank in East Midlands?
Colsterworth Church of England Primary School is 782nd of 1,516 and Great Ponton Church of England School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).