Bassingham Primary School vs Coleby Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassingham Primary School
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
| Measure | Bassingham Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | Coleby Church of England Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #9787 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 51.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.bassinghamschool.org | www.coleby.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bassingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 39.7).
- •Bassingham Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 43.
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 Bassingham Primary School better than Coleby Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bassingham Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 39.7 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 Bassingham Primary School and Coleby Church of England Primary Academy?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingham Primary School: 167. Coleby Church of England Primary Academy: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingham Primary School and Coleby Church of England Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bassingham Primary School is 837th of 1,516 and Coleby Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).