Giles Junior School vs Martins Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles Junior School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
346 students
Martins Wood Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
532 students
| Measure | Giles Junior School Stevenage, East of England | Martins Wood Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1494 of 1,872 | #904 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12413 of 15,697 | #7449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 346 | 532 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 532 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gilesjm.herts.sch.uk | www.martinswood.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Martins Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 29.0).
- •Martins Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •Martins Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Martins Wood Primary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 346.
- •Giles Junior School is a local authority school while Martins Wood 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 Giles Junior School better than Martins Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Martins Wood Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 29.0 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 Giles Junior School and Martins Wood Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giles Junior School: 346. Martins Wood Primary School: 532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giles Junior School and Martins Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Giles Junior School is 1494th of 1,872 and Martins Wood Primary School is 904th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).