Primrose Lane Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 339 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Primrose Lane Primary School
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Primrose Lane Primary School Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #532 of 1,636 | #28 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5800 of 15,697 | #386 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 165 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 1.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 27% |
| 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 | Wetherby | Wetherby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.primroselane.leeds.sch.uk | www.st-edwards.leeds.sch.uk/index.htm |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 60.2).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 59%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 21%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa is the larger school with 197 students compared with 165.
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 Primrose Lane Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa ranks higher (94.2 vs 60.2 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 Primrose Lane Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Wetherby and Wetherby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Primrose Lane Primary School: 165. St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Primrose Lane Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Primrose Lane Primary School is 532nd of 1,636 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa is 28th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).