Longsands Academy vs Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 601 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longsands Academy
St Neots · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,412 students
Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
170 students
| Measure | Longsands Academy St Neots, East of England | Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 460 | #791 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1370 of 4,090 | #6629 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,412 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,412 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | – |
| town | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astrea-longsands.org | www.priorypark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longsands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 56.3).
- •Longsands Academy is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 170.
- •Longsands Academy is a academy school while Priory Park Infant School & Pre-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 Longsands Academy better than Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Longsands Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 56.3 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 Longsands Academy and Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longsands Academy: 1,412. Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longsands Academy and Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School rank in East of England?
Longsands Academy is 174th of 460 and Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School is 791st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).