Sutton St James Community Primary School vs Tibshelf Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sutton St James Community Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Tibshelf Infant School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
140 students
| Measure | Sutton St James Community Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | Tibshelf Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 1,516 | #538 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7563 of 15,697 | #6829 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sutton-st-james.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.tibshelf-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tibshelf Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 52.0).
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 Sutton St James Community Primary School better than Tibshelf Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Tibshelf Infant School ranks higher (55.4 vs 52.0 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 Sutton St James Community Primary School and Tibshelf Infant School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sutton St James Community Primary School: 140. Tibshelf Infant School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sutton St James Community Primary School and Tibshelf Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Sutton St James Community Primary School is 602nd of 1,516 and Tibshelf Infant School is 538th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).