St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1060 of 1,516 | #1486 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11601 of 15,697 | #15444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-norberts.lincs.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 7.8).
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 39%).
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is the larger school with 209 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 St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
On the Success Index (England), St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (33.2 vs 7.8 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 St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 204. St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding rank in East Midlands?
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1060th of 1,516 and St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is 1486th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).