Great Paxton CofE Primary School vs Longsands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Paxton CofE Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Longsands Academy
St Neots · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,412 students
| Measure | Great Paxton CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England | Longsands Academy St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #907 of 1,872 | #174 of 460 |
| National rank | #7471 of 15,697 | #1370 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 73 | 1,412 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 1,412 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.3% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.3 |
| town | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatpaxton.cambs.sch.uk | www.astrea-longsands.org |
The verdict
- •Longsands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 52.4).
- •Longsands Academy is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 73.
- •Great Paxton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Longsands Academy 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 Great Paxton CofE Primary School better than Longsands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longsands Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 52.4 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 Great Paxton CofE Primary School and Longsands Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Paxton CofE Primary School: 73. Longsands Academy: 1,412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Paxton CofE Primary School and Longsands Academy rank in East of England?
Great Paxton CofE Primary School is 907th of 1,872 and Longsands Academy is 174th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).