Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School vs Great Dalby School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Great Dalby School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
137 students
| Measure | Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands | Great Dalby School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,516 | #354 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7470 of 15,697 | #4800 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Market Harborough | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatbowdenacademy.uk | www.greatdalby.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Great Dalby School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 52.4).
- •Great Dalby School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School better than Great Dalby School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Dalby School ranks higher (65.3 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 Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School and Great Dalby School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School: 137. Great Dalby School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School and Great Dalby School rank in East Midlands?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is 589th of 1,516 and Great Dalby School is 354th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).