Lawnside Academy vs St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawnside Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
283 students
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
945 students
| Measure | Lawnside Academy Biggleswade, East of England | St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Biggleswade, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1117 of 1,872 | #420 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9258 of 15,697 | #3316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 283 | 945 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 945 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Biggleswade | Biggleswade |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lawnsideacademy.org.uk | www.standrewslowerschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 44.1).
- •St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 283.
- •Lawnside Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's CofE VC 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 Lawnside Academy better than St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 44.1 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 Lawnside Academy and St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Biggleswade in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawnside Academy: 283. St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School: 945. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawnside Academy and St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Lawnside Academy is 1117th of 1,872 and St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School is 420th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).