Oundle School vs Polebrook Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oundle School
Northamptonshire · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,163 students
Polebrook Church of England Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
70 students
| Measure | Oundle School Northamptonshire, East Midlands | Polebrook Church of England Primary School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 329 | #998 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3475 of 4,090 | #11092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,163 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,163 | 70 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.1 | – |
| town | Northamptonshire | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oundleschool.org.uk | www.polebrook.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Polebrook Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 20.8).
- •Oundle School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 70.
- •Oundle School is a independent school while Polebrook Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Oundle School better than Polebrook Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Polebrook Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.8 vs 20.8 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 Oundle School and Polebrook Church of England Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Northamptonshire and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oundle School: 1,163. Polebrook Church of England Primary School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oundle School and Polebrook Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Oundle School is 282nd of 329 and Polebrook Church of England Primary School is 998th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).