Grendon Underwood School vs Water Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 163 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grendon Underwood School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
188 students
Water Meadows Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Grendon Underwood School Aylesbury, South East | Water Meadows Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #737 of 2,471 | #877 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3983 of 15,697 | #4858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 21% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gucs.org.uk | www.watermeadows.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grendon Underwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 65.0).
- •Grendon Underwood School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 71%).
- •Water Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 6%).
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 Grendon Underwood School better than Water Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grendon Underwood School ranks higher (69.6 vs 65.0 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 Grendon Underwood School and Water Meadows Primary School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grendon Underwood School: 188. Water Meadows Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grendon Underwood School and Water Meadows Primary School rank in South East?
Grendon Underwood School is 737th of 2,471 and Water Meadows Primary School is 877th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).