Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School vs Nocton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
Nocton Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
39 students
| Measure | Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | Nocton Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #7362 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 37.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 29% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bardneyschool.co.uk | www.spiresfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nocton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 52.9).
- •Nocton Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Nocton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 11%).
- •Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 39.
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 Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School better than Nocton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nocton Community Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 52.9 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 Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School and Nocton Community Primary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School: 162. Nocton Community Primary School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School and Nocton Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is 583rd of 1,516 and Nocton Community Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).