Danesholme Junior Academy vs The Glapton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danesholme Junior Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students
The Glapton Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
| Measure | Danesholme Junior Academy Corby, East Midlands | The Glapton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1147 of 1,516 | #408 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12307 of 15,697 | #5438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.danesholmejunioracademy.org | www.glaptonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Glapton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 29.5).
- •The Glapton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 62%).
- •The Glapton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 Danesholme Junior Academy better than The Glapton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Glapton Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 29.5 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 Danesholme Junior Academy and The Glapton Academy?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Corby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Danesholme Junior Academy: 325. The Glapton Academy: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Danesholme Junior Academy and The Glapton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Danesholme Junior Academy is 1147th of 1,516 and The Glapton Academy is 408th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).