Beacon Primary Academy vs The Richmond Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Primary Academy
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
The Richmond Primary Academy
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
| Measure | Beacon Primary Academy Skegness, East Midlands | The Richmond Primary Academy Skegness, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #850 of 1,516 | #1252 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9917 of 15,697 | #13209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 374 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 374 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Skegness | Skegness |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beaconprimaryacademy.org/ | www.richmondprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beacon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 24.9).
- •Beacon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •The Richmond Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •The Richmond Primary Academy is the larger school with 374 students compared with 206.
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 Beacon Primary Academy better than The Richmond Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Primary Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 24.9 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 Beacon Primary Academy and The Richmond Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Skegness and Skegness in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Primary Academy: 206. The Richmond Primary Academy: 374. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Primary Academy and The Richmond Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Beacon Primary Academy is 850th of 1,516 and The Richmond Primary Academy is 1252nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).