Leighton Primary and Preschool vs Nene Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
298 students
Nene Park Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,478 students
| Measure | Leighton Primary and Preschool Peterborough, East of England | Nene Park Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 1,872 | #243 of 460 |
| National rank | #13713 of 15,697 | #2021 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 298 | 1,478 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 1,478 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 134.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.leightonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.neneparkacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Nene Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 21.7).
- •Nene Park Academy is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 298.
- •Leighton Primary and Preschool is a local authority school while Nene Park Academy 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 Leighton Primary and Preschool better than Nene Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nene Park Academy ranks higher (48.9 vs 21.7 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 Leighton Primary and Preschool and Nene Park Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighton Primary and Preschool: 298. Nene Park Academy: 1,478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Primary and Preschool and Nene Park Academy rank in East of England?
Leighton Primary and Preschool is 1640th of 1,872 and Nene Park Academy is 243rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).