The Isaac Newton Primary School vs The King's School, Grantham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Isaac Newton Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | The Isaac Newton Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | The King's School, Grantham Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1283 of 1,516 | #1 of 329 |
| National rank | #13581 of 15,697 | #77 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 365 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 72.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.0 |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | isaacnewton-cit.co.uk | www.kings.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's School, Grantham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 22.7).
- •The King's School, Grantham is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 365.
- •The Isaac Newton Primary School is co-educational and The King's School, Grantham is boys.
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 Isaac Newton Primary School better than The King's School, Grantham?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School, Grantham ranks higher (96.1 vs 22.7 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 Isaac Newton Primary School and The King's School, Grantham?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Isaac Newton Primary School: 365. The King's School, Grantham: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Isaac Newton Primary School and The King's School, Grantham rank in East Midlands?
The Isaac Newton Primary School is 1283rd of 1,516 and The King's School, Grantham is 1st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).