Robert Arkenstall Primary School vs St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 73 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
| Measure | Robert Arkenstall Primary School Ely, East of England | St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,872 | #528 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10778 of 15,697 | #4355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertarkenstall.co.uk/ | www.stlukesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 37.2).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 267.
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 Robert Arkenstall Primary School better than St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.6 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 Robert Arkenstall Primary School and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Ely and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School: 269. St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Arkenstall Primary School and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is 1309th of 1,872 and St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is 528th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).