Gedney Drove End Primary School vs University Academy Long Sutton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gedney Drove End Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
33 students
University Academy Long Sutton
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
708 students
| Measure | Gedney Drove End Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | University Academy Long Sutton Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #310 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3844 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 33 | 708 |
| Pupils on roll | 33 | 708 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.griffinfederation.co.uk | www.uals.org.uk |
The verdict
- •University Academy Long Sutton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.9 vs 7.0).
- •University Academy Long Sutton is the larger school with 708 students compared with 33.
- •Gedney Drove End Primary School is a local authority school while University Academy Long Sutton 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 Gedney Drove End Primary School better than University Academy Long Sutton?
On the Success Index (England), University Academy Long Sutton ranks higher (13.9 vs 7.0 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 Drove End Primary School and University Academy Long Sutton?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gedney Drove End Primary School: 33. University Academy Long Sutton: 708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gedney Drove End Primary School and University Academy Long Sutton rank in East Midlands?
Gedney Drove End Primary School is unranked and University Academy Long Sutton is 310th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).