Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School vs Robert Arkenstall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School Ely, East of England | Robert Arkenstall Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 1,872 | #1309 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #639 of 15,697 | #10778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 6% |
| 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 | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | mep.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.robertarkenstall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.5 vs 37.2).
- •Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 53%).
- •Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 114.
- •Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Robert Arkenstall Primary 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 Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School better than Robert Arkenstall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.5 vs 37.2 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 Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School and Robert Arkenstall Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School: 114. Robert Arkenstall Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School and Robert Arkenstall Primary School rank in East of England?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is 83rd of 1,872 and Robert Arkenstall Primary School is 1309th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).