Great Ponton Church of England School vs Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ponton Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Great Ponton Church of England School Grantham, East Midlands | Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1116 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #12075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.huntingtowerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Huntingtower Community Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 8.7).
- •Huntingtower Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •Huntingtower Community Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is the larger school with 417 students compared with 55.
- •Great Ponton Church of England School is a local authority school while Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is a academy 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 Great Ponton Church of England School better than Huntingtower Community Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Huntingtower Community Primary Academy ranks higher (30.7 vs 8.7 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 Ponton Church of England School and Huntingtower Community Primary Academy?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ponton Church of England School: 55. Huntingtower Community Primary Academy: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ponton Church of England School and Huntingtower Community Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Great Ponton Church of England School is unranked and Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is 1116th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).