Alderman Payne Primary School vs Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Payne Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | Alderman Payne Primary School Wisbech, East of England | Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #519 of 1,872 | #396 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4240 of 15,697 | #3132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 100 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 24% |
| 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 | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldermanpayne.co.uk | wsm.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 68.1).
- •Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 13%).
- •Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 100.
- •Alderman Payne Primary School is a local authority school while Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy 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 Alderman Payne Primary School better than Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy ranks higher (74.2 vs 68.1 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 Alderman Payne Primary School and Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Payne Primary School: 100. Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Payne Primary School and Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy rank in East of England?
Alderman Payne Primary School is 519th of 1,872 and Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy is 396th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).