The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Whaplode Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | Whaplode Church of England Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #698 of 1,516 | #1266 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8633 of 15,697 | #13377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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.williamstukeley.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.whaplodeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 24.0).
- •The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 186.
- •The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Whaplode Church of England Primary School 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 Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Whaplode Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 24.0 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 The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Whaplode Church of England Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 309. Whaplode Church of England Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Whaplode Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 698th of 1,516 and Whaplode Church of England Primary School is 1266th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).