Gunthorpe Primary School vs Paston Ridings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunthorpe Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
290 students
Paston Ridings Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Gunthorpe Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Paston Ridings Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1831 of 1,872 | #769 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15126 of 15,697 | #6407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 290 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 55.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.gunthorpeprimary.org.uk | www.pastonridingsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Paston Ridings Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 11.2).
- •Paston Ridings Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 44%).
- •Paston Ridings Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Paston Ridings Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 290.
- •Gunthorpe Primary School is a academy school while Paston Ridings 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 Gunthorpe Primary School better than Paston Ridings Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Paston Ridings Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 11.2 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 Gunthorpe Primary School and Paston Ridings Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gunthorpe Primary School: 290. Paston Ridings Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gunthorpe Primary School and Paston Ridings Primary School rank in East of England?
Gunthorpe Primary School is 1831st of 1,872 and Paston Ridings Primary School is 769th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).