Spalding Primary Academy vs St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 620 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spalding Primary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
407 students
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Spalding Primary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1235 of 1,516 | #1060 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13049 of 15,697 | #11601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 407 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.spalding-pri.lincs.sch.uk | www.st-norberts.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 25.7).
- •Spalding Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 52%).
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Spalding Primary Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 204.
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 Primary Academy better than St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (33.2 vs 25.7 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 Primary Academy and St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spalding Primary Academy: 407. St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spalding Primary Academy and St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Spalding Primary Academy is 1235th of 1,516 and St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1060th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).