Priory Junior School vs Winhills Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Junior School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
280 students
Winhills Primary Academy
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Priory Junior School St Neots, East of England | Winhills Primary Academy St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 1,872 | #1323 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13907 of 15,697 | #10894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 280 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.priory.cambs.sch.uk | www.winhills-cambs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Winhills Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 20.5).
- •Winhills Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 45%).
- •Winhills Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Priory Junior School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 227.
- •Priory Junior School is a local authority school while Winhills Primary Academy is a academy 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 Priory Junior School better than Winhills Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Winhills Primary Academy ranks higher (36.7 vs 20.5 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 Priory Junior School and Winhills Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Junior School: 280. Winhills Primary Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Junior School and Winhills Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Priory Junior School is 1669th of 1,872 and Winhills Primary Academy is 1323rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).