Laxton Junior School vs Polebrook Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laxton Junior School
Oundle · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
251 students
Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
70 students
| Measure | Laxton Junior School Oundle, East Midlands | Polebrook Church of England Primary School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #998 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 251 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 70 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Oundle | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.laxtonjunior.org.uk | www.polebrook.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Laxton Junior School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 70.
- •Laxton Junior School is a independent school while Polebrook Church of England Primary School 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 Laxton Junior School better than Polebrook Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Laxton Junior School and Polebrook Church of England Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oundle and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laxton Junior School: 251. Polebrook Church of England Primary School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laxton Junior School and Polebrook Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Laxton Junior School is unranked and Polebrook Church of England Primary School is 998th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).