Marie Weller Primary School vs William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 103 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Weller Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
245 students
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
| Measure | Marie Weller Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #310 of 1,516 | #37 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4341 of 15,697 | #602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Towcester | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mariewelleracademy.com/ | www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 67.6).
- •Marie Weller Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 244.
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 Marie Weller Primary School better than William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 67.6 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 Marie Weller Primary School and William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marie Weller Primary School: 245. William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marie Weller Primary School and William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Marie Weller Primary School is 310th of 1,516 and William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is 37th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).