Little Stanion Primary School vs Shaftesbury Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Stanion Primary School
Corby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
239 students
Shaftesbury Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Little Stanion Primary School Corby, East Midlands | Shaftesbury Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 1,516 | #1251 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11470 of 15,697 | #13203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 113.8% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Corby | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.littlestanionprimary.co.uk/ | www.shaftesbury.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Little Stanion Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 24.9).
- •Shaftesbury Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •Little Stanion Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Little Stanion Primary School better than Shaftesbury Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Little Stanion Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 24.9 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 Little Stanion Primary School and Shaftesbury Junior School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Corby and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Stanion Primary School: 239. Shaftesbury Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Stanion Primary School and Shaftesbury Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Little Stanion Primary School is 1041st of 1,516 and Shaftesbury Junior School is 1251st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).