St Andrew's CofE Primary School vs The Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Ely, East of England | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,872 | #991 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6236 of 15,697 | #8276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 461 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 | san.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 48.8).
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •The Shade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 250.
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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School better than The Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 48.8 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Shade Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 461. The Shade Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Shade Primary School rank in East of England?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 746th of 1,872 and The Shade Primary School is 991st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).