Elm Tree Primary School vs Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Tree Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
266 students
Grove Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
| Measure | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Grove Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,872 | #680 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4724 of 15,697 | #5564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 266 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.groveprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Elm Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 61.4).
- •Elm Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 68%).
- •Grove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Grove Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 266.
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 Elm Tree Primary School better than Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Tree Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 61.4 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 Elm Tree Primary School and Grove Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Tree Primary School: 266. Grove Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Tree Primary School and Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Elm Tree Primary School is 583rd of 1,872 and Grove Primary School is 680th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).