Grantham Preparatory International School vs Great Ponton Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham Preparatory International School
Grantham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
Great Ponton Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
| Measure | Grantham Preparatory International School Grantham, East Midlands | Great Ponton Church of England School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 55 |
| Free school meals | – | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 59.9% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | tgps.co.uk | www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grantham Preparatory International School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 55.
- •Grantham Preparatory International School is a independent school while Great Ponton Church of England 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 Grantham Preparatory International School better than Great Ponton Church of England School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grantham Preparatory International School and Great Ponton Church of England School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grantham Preparatory International School: 103. Great Ponton Church of England School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grantham Preparatory International School and Great Ponton Church of England School rank in East Midlands?
Grantham Preparatory International School is unranked and Great Ponton Church of England School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).