St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy vs The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 884 m 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
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1060 of 1,516 | #546 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11601 of 15,697 | #6945 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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/ | www.st-john.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 33.2).
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 204.
- •St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School 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 St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy better than The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 33.2 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 The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
About 884 m 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. The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1060th of 1,516 and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is 546th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).