Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) vs Rauceby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Sleaford, East Midlands | Rauceby Church of England Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,516 | #905 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10768 of 15,697 | #10305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cranwell.lincs.sch.uk | www.raucebyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rauceby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 37.2).
- •Rauceby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is the larger school with 269 students compared with 164.
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a local authority school while Rauceby Church of England 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) better than Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rauceby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 37.2 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Rauceby Church of England Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation): 269. Rauceby Church of England Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Rauceby Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is 959th of 1,516 and Rauceby Church of England Primary School is 905th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).