Giles Academy vs The Sibsey Free Primary School
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.
Giles Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
The Sibsey Free Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Giles Academy Boston, East Midlands | The Sibsey Free Primary School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #264 of 329 | #196 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3243 of 4,090 | #2846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 793 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gilesacademy.co.uk/ | www.sibseyprimaryschool.squarespace.com |
The verdict
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 24.1).
- •Giles Academy is the larger school with 793 students compared with 173.
- •Giles Academy is a academy school while The Sibsey Free 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 Giles Academy better than The Sibsey Free Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sibsey Free Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 24.1 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 Giles Academy and The Sibsey Free Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giles Academy: 793. The Sibsey Free Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giles Academy and The Sibsey Free Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Giles Academy is 264th of 329 and The Sibsey Free Primary School is 196th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).