Billingborough Primary School vs Newtown Linford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billingborough Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
Newtown Linford Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
| Measure | Billingborough Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands | Newtown Linford Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 1,516 | #335 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5935 of 15,697 | #4628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 116 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Sleaford | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | billingborough-cit.co.uk/ | www.newtown.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Newtown Linford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 59.5).
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 Billingborough Primary School better than Newtown Linford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Linford Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 59.5 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 Billingborough Primary School and Newtown Linford Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingborough Primary School: 116. Newtown Linford Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingborough Primary School and Newtown Linford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Billingborough Primary School is 454th of 1,516 and Newtown Linford Primary School is 335th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).