Corby Old Village Primary School vs Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corby Old Village Primary School
Corby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
366 students
| Measure | Corby Old Village Primary School Corby, East Midlands | Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,516 | #426 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9128 of 15,697 | #5634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Corby | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.covp.org.uk/ | www.ourladys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 44.7).
- •Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 207.
- •Corby Old Village Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School 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 Corby Old Village Primary School better than Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 44.7 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 Corby Old Village Primary School and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Corby and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corby Old Village Primary School: 207. Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corby Old Village Primary School and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Corby Old Village Primary School is 756th of 1,516 and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School is 426th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).