Oakthorpe Primary School vs Packington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakthorpe Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
80 students
Packington Church of England Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
| Measure | Oakthorpe Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Packington Church of England Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1341 of 1,516 | #1255 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14137 of 15,697 | #13261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Swadlincote | Ashby-de-la-Zouch |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oakthorpeprimary.co.uk | www.packington.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Packington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 19.0).
- •Oakthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 29%).
- •Packington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 80.
- •Oakthorpe Primary School is a academy school while Packington 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 Oakthorpe Primary School better than Packington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Packington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (24.6 vs 19.0 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 Oakthorpe Primary School and Packington Church of England Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakthorpe Primary School: 80. Packington Church of England Primary School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakthorpe Primary School and Packington Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Oakthorpe Primary School is 1341st of 1,516 and Packington Church of England Primary School is 1255th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).