Gedney Church End Primary Academy vs Sutton St James Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gedney Church End Primary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
Sutton St James Community Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Gedney Church End Primary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Sutton St James Community Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #602 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #7563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 47 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 47 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 70.2% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 44.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.gedneychurchendprimary.org | www.sutton-st-james.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sutton St James Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 20.1).
- •Sutton St James Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Sutton St James Community Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 47.
- •Gedney Church End Primary Academy is a academy school while Sutton St James Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Gedney Church End Primary Academy better than Sutton St James Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sutton St James Community Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 20.1 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 Gedney Church End Primary Academy and Sutton St James Community Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gedney Church End Primary Academy: 47. Sutton St James Community Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gedney Church End Primary Academy and Sutton St James Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Gedney Church End Primary Academy is unranked and Sutton St James Community Primary School is 602nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).