Corringham CofE VC Primary School vs White's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
White's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Corringham CofE VC Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | White's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1187 of 1,516 | #1507 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12589 of 15,697 | #15623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 98 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 64.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.corringham.lincs.sch.uk | whiteswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Corringham CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 4.6).
- •Corringham CofE VC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 30%).
- •White's Wood Academy is the larger school with 195 students compared with 98.
- •Corringham CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while White's Wood 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 Corringham CofE VC Primary School better than White's Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Corringham CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (28.1 vs 4.6 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 Corringham CofE VC Primary School and White's Wood Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corringham CofE VC Primary School: 98. White's Wood Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corringham CofE VC Primary School and White's Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Corringham CofE VC Primary School is 1187th of 1,516 and White's Wood Academy is 1507th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).