Ketton Church of England Primary School vs St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketton Church of England Primary School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Oakham, Rutland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
| Measure | Ketton Church of England Primary School Stamford, East Midlands | St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 1,516 | #775 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #986 of 15,697 | #9324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | 12% |
| 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 | Stamford | Oakham, Rutland |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ketton-school.co.uk | www.northluffenham.org |
The verdict
- •Ketton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.5 vs 43.8).
- •Ketton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 40%).
- •Ketton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 12%).
- •Ketton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 167.
- •Ketton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary 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 Ketton Church of England Primary School better than St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ketton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.5 vs 43.8 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 Ketton Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Oakham, Rutland in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ketton Church of England Primary School: 185. St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ketton Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ketton Church of England Primary School is 63rd of 1,516 and St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School is 775th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).