Highlees Primary School vs Longthorpe Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlees Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Highlees Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Longthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 1,872 | #790 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10236 of 15,697 | #6622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 351 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 9% |
| 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.eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Highlees+Home&pid=6 | www.longthorpe.net |
The verdict
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 39.6).
- •Highlees Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy is the larger school with 401 students compared with 351.
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 Highlees Primary School better than Longthorpe Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longthorpe Primary Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 39.6 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 Highlees Primary School and Longthorpe Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highlees Primary School: 351. Longthorpe Primary Academy: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highlees Primary School and Longthorpe Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Highlees Primary School is 1252nd of 1,872 and Longthorpe Primary Academy is 790th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).