Cowley Academy vs Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowley Academy
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Cowley Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #290 of 329 | #112 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3565 of 4,090 | #1724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 621 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cowleyacademy.org.uk | www.quadringprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 19.7).
- •Cowley Academy is the larger school with 621 students compared with 98.
- •Cowley Academy is a academy school while Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary 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 Cowley Academy better than Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 19.7 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 Cowley Academy and Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley Academy: 621. Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley Academy and Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cowley Academy is 290th of 329 and Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School is 112th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).