The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School vs The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
143 students
| Measure | The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1139 of 1,516 | #802 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12255 of 15,697 | #9487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 259 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cowley.lincs.sch.uk/ | fourfields.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 29.8).
- •The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 143.
- •The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is a local authority school while The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton is a academy 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 Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School better than The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton?
On the Success Index (England), The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton ranks higher (43.1 vs 29.8 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 The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School and The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School: 259. The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School and The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton rank in East Midlands?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is 1139th of 1,516 and The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton is 802nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).