Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy vs Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy
Nr Royston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
67 students
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
| Measure | Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Nr Royston, East of England | Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #804 of 1,872 | #1410 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6685 of 15,697 | #11662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 67 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Nr Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | gui.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 32.9).
- •Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 67.
- •Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School is a local authority 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 Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy better than Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (56.0 vs 32.9 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 Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy and Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nr Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy: 67. Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy and Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy is 804th of 1,872 and Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School is 1410th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).