Poplar Farm School vs The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Farm School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Poplar Farm School Grantham, East Midlands | The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #613 of 1,516 | #1217 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7658 of 15,697 | #12892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.poplar-cit.co.uk | www.st-sebastians.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Poplar Farm School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 26.6).
- •Poplar Farm School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Poplar Farm School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Poplar Farm School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 155.
- •Poplar Farm School is a academy school while The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby 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 Poplar Farm School better than The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?
On the Success Index (England), Poplar Farm School ranks higher (51.5 vs 26.6 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 Poplar Farm School and The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poplar Farm School: 414. The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poplar Farm School and The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby rank in East Midlands?
Poplar Farm School is 613th of 1,516 and The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby is 1217th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).