The Shade Primary School vs The Weatheralls Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
The Weatheralls Primary School
Soham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England | The Weatheralls Primary School Soham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #991 of 1,872 | #1762 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8276 of 15,697 | #14648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 250 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 53% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Soham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ | www.weatherallsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •The Shade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 15.4).
- •The Shade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 44%).
- •The Shade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •The Weatheralls Primary School is the larger school with 342 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 The Shade Primary School better than The Weatheralls Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Shade Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 15.4 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 The Shade Primary School and The Weatheralls Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ely and Soham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Shade Primary School: 250. The Weatheralls Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Shade Primary School and The Weatheralls Primary School rank in East of England?
The Shade Primary School is 991st of 1,872 and The Weatheralls Primary School is 1762nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).