Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School vs Meadowdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Meadowdale Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands | Meadowdale Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,516 | #710 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7470 of 15,697 | #8736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 137 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatbowdenacademy.uk | www.meadowdaleprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 46.7).
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Meadowdale Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 137.
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 Meadowdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 46.7 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 Meadowdale Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School: 137. Meadowdale Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School and Meadowdale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is 589th of 1,516 and Meadowdale Primary School is 710th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).