Spalding Academy vs The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spalding Academy
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,486 students
The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
| Measure | Spalding Academy Spalding, East Midlands | The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 329 | #692 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2311 of 4,090 | #8549 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,486 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,486 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.spaldingacademy.org.uk | www.johnharroxprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 43.3).
- •Spalding Academy is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 268.
- •Spalding Academy is a academy school while The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton 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 Spalding Academy better than The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton?
On the Success Index (England), The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton ranks higher (47.5 vs 43.3 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 Spalding Academy and The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spalding Academy: 1,486. The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spalding Academy and The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton rank in East Midlands?
Spalding Academy is 185th of 329 and The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton is 692nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).