Laburnum Primary School vs Maple Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laburnum Primary School
Sandy · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
174 students
Maple Tree Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Laburnum Primary School Sandy, East of England | Maple Tree Primary School Sandy, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,872 | #896 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11326 of 15,697 | #7387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 174 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Sandy | Sandy |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.laburnumprimary.co.uk | www.mapletreeprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Maple Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 34.5).
- •Maple Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Maple Tree Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 174.
- •Laburnum Primary School is a academy school while Maple Tree 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 Laburnum Primary School better than Maple Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maple Tree Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.5 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 Laburnum Primary School and Maple Tree Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laburnum Primary School: 174. Maple Tree Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laburnum Primary School and Maple Tree Primary School rank in East of England?
Laburnum Primary School is 1369th of 1,872 and Maple Tree Primary School is 896th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).