Isleham Church of England Primary School vs The Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isleham Church of England Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Isleham Church of England Primary School Ely, East of England | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1048 of 1,872 | #991 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8673 of 15,697 | #8276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.isleham.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Shade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 47.0).
- •The Shade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •The Shade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •The Shade Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 201.
- •Isleham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Shade Primary School 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 Isleham Church of England Primary School better than The Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Shade Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 47.0 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 Isleham Church of England Primary School and The Shade Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isleham Church of England Primary School: 201. The Shade Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isleham Church of England Primary School and The Shade Primary School rank in East of England?
Isleham Church of England Primary School is 1048th 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).