Gipsey Bridge Academy vs Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gipsey Bridge Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
97 students
Park Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Gipsey Bridge Academy Boston, East Midlands | Park Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1351 of 1,516 | #1205 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14225 of 15,697 | #12777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 97 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gipseybridgeschool.co.uk | www.parkacademyboston.net |
The verdict
- •Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 18.4).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 46%).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Park Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 97.
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 Gipsey Bridge Academy better than Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Academy ranks higher (27.2 vs 18.4 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 Gipsey Bridge Academy and Park Academy?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gipsey Bridge Academy: 97. Park Academy: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gipsey Bridge Academy and Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
Gipsey Bridge Academy is 1351st of 1,516 and Park Academy is 1205th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).