Pakefield Primary School vs Sawtry Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 136 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakefield Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
Sawtry Junior Academy
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
274 students
| Measure | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Sawtry Junior Academy Huntingdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,872 | #1593 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8139 of 15,697 | #13356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Huntingdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.sawtryjunior.org |
The verdict
- •Pakefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 24.1).
- •Pakefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Pakefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
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 Pakefield Primary School better than Sawtry Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pakefield Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 24.1 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 Pakefield Primary School and Sawtry Junior Academy?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Huntingdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pakefield Primary School: 274. Sawtry Junior Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pakefield Primary School and Sawtry Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Pakefield Primary School is 978th of 1,872 and Sawtry Junior Academy is 1593rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).