Baston CE Primary School vs Linchfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baston CE Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Linchfield Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
| Measure | Baston CE Primary School Peterborough, East Midlands | Linchfield Academy Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,516 | #860 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3879 of 15,697 | #9977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 64.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.baston-school.co.uk | www.linchfield-cit.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Baston CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 40.8).
- •Baston CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 54%).
- •Linchfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Linchfield Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 188.
- •Baston CE Primary School is a local authority school while Linchfield Academy is a academy 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 Baston CE Primary School better than Linchfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Baston CE Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 40.8 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 Baston CE Primary School and Linchfield Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baston CE Primary School: 188. Linchfield Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baston CE Primary School and Linchfield Academy rank in East Midlands?
Baston CE Primary School is 270th of 1,516 and Linchfield Academy is 860th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).