Deeping St Nicholas Primary School vs The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Deeping St Nicholas Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #798 of 1,516 | #546 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9456 of 15,697 | #6945 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 70 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dsnschool.org.uk/ | www.st-john.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 43.2).
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •Deeping St Nicholas Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 70.
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 Deeping St Nicholas Primary School better than The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 43.2 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 Deeping St Nicholas Primary School and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School: 70. The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deeping St Nicholas Primary School and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School is 798th of 1,516 and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is 546th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).