Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School vs John Clare Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Stamford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
John Clare Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School Stamford, East of England | John Clare Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #45 of 1,872 | #90 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #308 of 15,697 | #700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 50% | 18% |
| 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 | Stamford | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnackprimaryschool.co.uk | www.johnclareschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 90.9).
- •Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 91%).
- •Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 18%).
- •Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 130.
- •Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while John Clare 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 Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School better than John Clare Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 90.9 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 Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School and John Clare Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 180. John Clare Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School and John Clare Primary School rank in East of England?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 45th of 1,872 and John Clare Primary School is 90th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).