Fleet Wood Lane School vs Sutton St James Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fleet Wood Lane School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
Sutton St James Community Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Fleet Wood Lane School Spalding, East Midlands | Sutton St James Community Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #604 of 1,516 | #602 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7573 of 15,697 | #7563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fleetwoodlane.com | www.sutton-st-james.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.9 vs 52.0).
- •Sutton St James Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Fleet Wood Lane School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Fleet Wood Lane School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 140.
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 Fleet Wood Lane School better than Sutton St James Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fleet Wood Lane School and Sutton St James Community Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fleet Wood Lane School: 163. Sutton St James Community Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fleet Wood Lane School and Sutton St James Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fleet Wood Lane School is 604th of 1,516 and Sutton St James Community Primary School is 602nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).