Croyland Primary School vs Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 518 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croyland Primary School
Wellingborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
414 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
| Measure | Croyland Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #919 of 1,516 | #1357 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10437 of 15,697 | #14261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croylandprimary.co.uk | www.ourladyscatholic.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Croyland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 18.2).
- •Croyland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 47%).
- •Croyland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Croyland Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 303.
- •Croyland Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady's 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 Croyland Primary School better than Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croyland Primary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 18.2 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 Croyland Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croyland Primary School: 414. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croyland Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Croyland Primary School is 919th of 1,516 and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is 1357th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).