Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery vs The Limes Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Harwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
The Limes Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
| Measure | Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Harwich, East of England | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1868 of 1,872 | #1270 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15553 of 15,697 | #10413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 354 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Harwich | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.springmeadow.essex.sch.uk | thelimesacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Limes Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 6.0).
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 Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery better than The Limes Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Limes Primary Academy ranks higher (38.8 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 Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery and The Limes Primary Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Harwich and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery: 354. The Limes Primary Academy: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery and The Limes Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is 1868th of 1,872 and The Limes Primary Academy is 1270th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).