The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School vs The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 31 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 Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1139 of 1,516 | #399 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12255 of 15,697 | #5297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 15% |
| 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 | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cowley.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.gonerbyhillfoot.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 29.8).
- •The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 41%).
- •The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 12%).
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 Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.7 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 Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School: 259. The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School and The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is 1139th of 1,516 and The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School is 399th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).