Gothic Mede Academy vs The Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Gothic Mede Academy Arlesey, East of England | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #934 of 1,872 | #991 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7793 of 15,697 | #8276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Arlesey | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gothic Mede Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 48.8).
- •The Shade Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 Gothic Mede Academy better than The Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gothic Mede Academy ranks higher (50.8 vs 48.8 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 Gothic Mede Academy and The Shade Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Arlesey and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gothic Mede Academy: 249. The Shade Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gothic Mede Academy and The Shade Primary School rank in East of England?
Gothic Mede Academy is 934th of 1,872 and The Shade Primary School is 991st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).