Denton CofE School vs West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
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.
Denton CofE School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | Denton CofE School Grantham, East Midlands | West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 1,516 | #1391 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #396 of 15,697 | #14563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 63 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 50% | 5% |
| 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 | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dentonceschool.co.uk | www.wgpacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Denton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 16.1).
- •Denton CofE School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 41%).
- •Denton CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 5%).
- •West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 63.
- •Denton CofE School is a local authority school while West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy 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 Denton CofE School better than West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denton CofE School ranks higher (94.0 vs 16.1 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 Denton CofE School and West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton CofE School: 63. West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton CofE School and West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Denton CofE School is 16th of 1,516 and West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is 1391st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).