Castor CofE Primary School vs Orton Wistow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castor CofE Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Orton Wistow Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
| Measure | Castor CofE Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Orton Wistow Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 1,872 | #798 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3302 of 15,697 | #6651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 9% |
| 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.castorschool.com | www.ortonwistowprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Castor CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 56.2).
- •Castor CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Castor CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •Orton Wistow Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 185.
- •Castor CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Orton Wistow 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 Castor CofE Primary School better than Orton Wistow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castor CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.2 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 Castor CofE Primary School and Orton Wistow Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castor CofE Primary School: 185. Orton Wistow Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castor CofE Primary School and Orton Wistow Primary School rank in East of England?
Castor CofE Primary School is 417th of 1,872 and Orton Wistow Primary School is 798th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).