Shotley Community Primary School vs Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shotley Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Harwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
| Measure | Shotley Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Harwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1848 of 1,872 | #1868 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15291 of 15,697 | #15553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 81 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 41.3% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Ipswich | Harwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shotley.org.uk | www.springmeadow.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shotley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.6 vs 6.0).
- •Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 354 students compared with 81.
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 Shotley Community Primary School better than Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Shotley Community Primary School ranks higher (9.6 vs 6.0 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 Shotley Community Primary School and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Harwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shotley Community Primary School: 81. Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shotley Community Primary School and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Shotley Community Primary School is 1848th of 1,872 and Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is 1868th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).