Gretton Primary Academy vs Leighfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretton Primary Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
Leighfield Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Gretton Primary Academy Corby, East Midlands | Leighfield Primary School Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 1,516 | #152 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #777 of 15,697 | #2319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 145 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 15% |
| 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 | Corby | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.grettonprimary.org | www.leighfieldschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gretton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 78.9).
- •Gretton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 74%).
- •Gretton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Leighfield Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 145.
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 Gretton Primary Academy better than Leighfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gretton Primary Academy ranks higher (90.2 vs 78.9 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 Gretton Primary Academy and Leighfield Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Corby and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gretton Primary Academy: 145. Leighfield Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gretton Primary Academy and Leighfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Gretton Primary Academy is 49th of 1,516 and Leighfield Primary School is 152nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).