Bishop Creighton Academy vs The Beeches Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Creighton Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
The Beeches Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
619 students
| Measure | Bishop Creighton Academy Peterborough, East of England | The Beeches Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1092 of 1,872 | #1158 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9107 of 15,697 | #9543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 203 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bishopcreightonacademy.org | www.beeches.peterborough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Creighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 42.9).
- •Bishop Creighton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •The Beeches Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •The Beeches Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 203.
- •Bishop Creighton Academy is a academy school while The Beeches Primary School is a local authority 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 Bishop Creighton Academy better than The Beeches Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Creighton Academy ranks higher (44.8 vs 42.9 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 Bishop Creighton Academy and The Beeches Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Creighton Academy: 203. The Beeches Primary School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Creighton Academy and The Beeches Primary School rank in East of England?
Bishop Creighton Academy is 1092nd of 1,872 and The Beeches Primary School is 1158th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).