Lodge Farm Primary School vs Martins Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lodge Farm Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
Martins Wood Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
532 students
| Measure | Lodge Farm Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Martins Wood Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1710 of 1,872 | #904 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14227 of 15,697 | #7449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 386 | 532 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 532 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lodgefarm.herts.sch.uk/ | www.martinswood.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Martins Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 18.4).
- •Martins Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 37%).
- •Martins Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Martins Wood Primary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 386.
- •Lodge Farm Primary School is a local authority school while Martins Wood 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 Lodge Farm Primary School better than Martins Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Martins Wood Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 18.4 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 Lodge Farm Primary School and Martins Wood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lodge Farm Primary School: 386. Martins Wood Primary School: 532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lodge Farm Primary School and Martins Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Lodge Farm Primary School is 1710th of 1,872 and Martins Wood Primary School is 904th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).