Longthorpe Primary Academy vs Nova Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 799 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
Nova Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
| Measure | Longthorpe Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England | Nova Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #790 of 1,872 | #1127 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6622 of 15,697 | #9321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 401 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.longthorpe.net | www.novaprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 43.8).
- •Nova Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Longthorpe Primary Academy is the larger school with 401 students compared with 343.
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 Longthorpe Primary Academy better than Nova Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longthorpe Primary Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 43.8 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 Longthorpe Primary Academy and Nova Primary Academy?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longthorpe Primary Academy: 401. Nova Primary Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longthorpe Primary Academy and Nova Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Longthorpe Primary Academy is 790th of 1,872 and Nova Primary Academy is 1127th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).