Great Coates Primary School vs Willows Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 613 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Coates Primary School
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
Willows Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
| Measure | Great Coates Primary School Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willows Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 1,636 | #884 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6920 of 15,697 | #8982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 122.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gca.harbourlearningtrust.com/ | www.willowsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Coates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 45.5).
- •Great Coates Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Great Coates Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Great Coates Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 184.
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 Great Coates Primary School better than Willows Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Coates Primary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 45.5 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 Great Coates Primary School and Willows Academy?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Coates Primary School: 254. Willows Academy: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Coates Primary School and Willows Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Great Coates Primary School is 651st of 1,636 and Willows Academy is 884th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).