Meridian Primary School vs St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Meridian Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nr Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 1,872 | #1027 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8648 of 15,697 | #8546 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 63.2% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 69% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Nr Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.meridianprimary.co.uk | stbotolphs.suffolk.dbprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.1 vs 47.5).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 58%).
- •Meridian Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Meridian Primary School better than St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meridian Primary School and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Nr Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meridian Primary School: 180. St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meridian Primary School and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Meridian Primary School is 1042nd of 1,872 and St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1027th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).