Old Leake Primary Academy vs The Sibsey Free Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Leake Primary Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
The Sibsey Free Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Old Leake Primary Academy Boston, East Midlands | The Sibsey Free Primary School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 1,516 | #196 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12943 of 15,697 | #2846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 168 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 11% |
| 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 | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oldleakeprimaryacademy.net | www.sibseyprimaryschool.squarespace.com |
The verdict
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 26.3).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 52%).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 168.
- •Old Leake Primary Academy is a academy school while The Sibsey Free 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 Old Leake Primary Academy better than The Sibsey Free Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sibsey Free Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 26.3 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 Old Leake Primary Academy and The Sibsey Free Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Leake Primary Academy: 168. The Sibsey Free Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Leake Primary Academy and The Sibsey Free Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Old Leake Primary Academy is 1222nd of 1,516 and The Sibsey Free Primary School is 196th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).