Robert Arkenstall Primary School vs Stretham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 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
Stretham Community Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Robert Arkenstall Primary School Ely, East of England | Stretham Community Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,872 | #1336 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10778 of 15,697 | #11030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 63% |
| 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 | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertarkenstall.co.uk/ | www.strethamschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 36.1).
- •Stretham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 185.
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 Stretham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Arkenstall Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 36.1 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 Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Stretham Community Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School: 269. Stretham Community Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Stretham Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is 1309th of 1,872 and Stretham Community Primary School is 1336th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).