Bassingham Primary School vs The South Hykeham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.3 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
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Bassingham Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | The South Hykeham Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,516 | #462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9787 of 15,697 | #5992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 20% |
| 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.south-hykeham.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 41.6).
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 54%).
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Bassingham Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 130.
- •Bassingham Primary School is a academy school while The South Hykeham Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The South Hykeham Community Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 41.6 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 The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingham Primary School: 167. The South Hykeham Community Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingham Primary School and The South Hykeham Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bassingham Primary School is 837th of 1,516 and The South Hykeham Community Primary School is 462nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).