Leighton Primary and Preschool vs St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
346 students
| Measure | Leighton Primary and Preschool Peterborough, East of England | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 1,872 | #1287 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13713 of 15,697 | #10573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 298 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 346 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.leightonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | sbs.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 21.7).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 47%).
- •Leighton Primary and Preschool does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 298.
- •Leighton Primary and Preschool is a local authority school while St Botolph's Church of England 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 Leighton Primary and Preschool better than St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Botolph's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.1 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 St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?
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. St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Primary and Preschool and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Leighton Primary and Preschool is 1640th of 1,872 and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is 1287th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).