The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy vs Weston Hills CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Weston Hills CofE Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
| Measure | The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Weston Hills CofE Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #909 of 1,516 | #901 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10328 of 15,697 | #10273 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.cowbit.lincs.sch.uk | www.westonhills.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.2 vs 39.5).
- •Weston Hills CofE Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 85.
- •The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy is a academy school while Weston Hills CofE 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 The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy better than Weston Hills CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy and Weston Hills CofE Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy: 85. Weston Hills CofE Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy and Weston Hills CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy is 909th of 1,516 and Weston Hills CofE Primary School is 901st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).