Leverton Church of England Academy vs North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leverton Church of England Academy
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
76 students
North Wheatley Church of England Primary School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
123 students
| Measure | Leverton Church of England Academy Retford, East Midlands | North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 1,516 | #963 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2412 of 15,697 | #10812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 76 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Retford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.levertonacademy.co.uk | www.northwheatleyprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Leverton Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 37.0).
- •Leverton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Leverton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •North Wheatley Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 76.
- •Leverton Church of England Academy is a academy school while North Wheatley Church of England 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 Leverton Church of England Academy better than North Wheatley Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leverton Church of England Academy ranks higher (78.3 vs 37.0 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 Leverton Church of England Academy and North Wheatley Church of England Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Retford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leverton Church of England Academy: 76. North Wheatley Church of England Primary School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leverton Church of England Academy and North Wheatley Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Leverton Church of England Academy is 158th of 1,516 and North Wheatley Church of England Primary School is 963rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).