Coates Primary School vs Sir Harry Smith Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coates Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
183 students
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Coates Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Sir Harry Smith Community College Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,872 | #338 of 460 |
| National rank | #11856 of 15,697 | #2731 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 183 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coatesprimaryschool.info | www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Harry Smith Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 31.8).
- •Sir Harry Smith Community College is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 183.
- •Coates Primary School is a local authority school while Sir Harry Smith Community College 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 Coates Primary School better than Sir Harry Smith Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Harry Smith Community College ranks higher (34.3 vs 31.8 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 Coates Primary School and Sir Harry Smith Community College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coates Primary School: 183. Sir Harry Smith Community College: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coates Primary School and Sir Harry Smith Community College rank in East of England?
Coates Primary School is 1430th of 1,872 and Sir Harry Smith Community College is 338th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).