Lionel Walden Primary School vs Thomas Eaton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lionel Walden Primary School
March · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Thomas Eaton Primary Academy
March · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
| Measure | Lionel Walden Primary School March, East of England | Thomas Eaton Primary Academy March, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #726 of 1,872 | #1827 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6032 of 15,697 | #15083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 205 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | March | March |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lionelwalden.cambs.sch.uk | www.thomaseatonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lionel Walden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 11.7).
- •Lionel Walden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 27%).
- •Lionel Walden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Lionel Walden Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 126.
- •Lionel Walden Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Eaton Primary 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 Lionel Walden Primary School better than Thomas Eaton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lionel Walden Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 11.7 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 Lionel Walden Primary School and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between March and March in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lionel Walden Primary School: 205. Thomas Eaton Primary Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lionel Walden Primary School and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Lionel Walden Primary School is 726th of 1,872 and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy is 1827th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).