Gosberton Academy vs Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosberton Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
| Measure | Gosberton Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 1,516 | #589 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5625 of 15,697 | #7470 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gosbertonacademy.net | www.greatbowdenacademy.uk |
The verdict
- •Gosberton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 52.4).
- •Gosberton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
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 Gosberton Academy better than Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gosberton Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 52.4 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 Gosberton Academy and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosberton Academy: 137. Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosberton Academy and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Gosberton Academy is 425th of 1,516 and Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is 589th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).