Laburnum Primary School vs Sandy Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 961 m 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
Sandy Secondary School
Sandy · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,259 students
| Measure | Laburnum Primary School Sandy, East of England | Sandy Secondary School Sandy, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,872 | #298 of 460 |
| National rank | #11326 of 15,697 | #2427 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 174 | 1,259 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,259 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Sandy | Sandy |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.laburnumprimary.co.uk | www.sandysecondaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sandy Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 34.5).
- •Sandy Secondary School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 174.
- •Laburnum Primary School is a academy school while Sandy Secondary 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 Sandy Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandy Secondary School ranks higher (40.7 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 Sandy Secondary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laburnum Primary School: 174. Sandy Secondary School: 1,259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laburnum Primary School and Sandy Secondary School rank in East of England?
Laburnum Primary School is 1369th of 1,872 and Sandy Secondary School is 298th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).