Emneth Academy vs Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emneth Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Emneth Academy Wisbech, East of England | Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #827 of 1,872 | #454 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6858 of 15,697 | #3662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 15% |
| 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 | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.emnethacademy.co.uk/ | msj.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 55.2).
- •Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 60%).
- •Emneth Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
- •Emneth Academy is the larger school with 209 students compared with 106.
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 Emneth Academy better than Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (71.3 vs 55.2 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 Emneth Academy and Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emneth Academy: 209. Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emneth Academy and Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Emneth Academy is 827th of 1,872 and Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School is 454th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).