Eyrescroft Primary School vs Highlees Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eyrescroft Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
222 students
Highlees Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
| Measure | Eyrescroft Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Highlees Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1563 of 1,872 | #1252 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13006 of 15,697 | #10236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 222 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.9% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Eyrescroft+Home&pid=7 | www.eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Highlees+Home&pid=6 |
The verdict
- •Highlees Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 25.9).
- •Highlees Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Highlees Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Highlees Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 222.
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 Eyrescroft Primary School better than Highlees Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highlees Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 25.9 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 Eyrescroft Primary School and Highlees Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eyrescroft Primary School: 222. Highlees Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eyrescroft Primary School and Highlees Primary School rank in East of England?
Eyrescroft Primary School is 1563rd of 1,872 and Highlees Primary School is 1252nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).