Boston West Academy vs Holywell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston West Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Holywell Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Boston West Academy Boston, East Midlands | Holywell Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #556 of 1,516 | #19 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7063 of 15,697 | #449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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 | Boston | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonwest.anthemtrust.uk | www.holywell.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holywell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 54.2).
- •Holywell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 69%).
- •Holywell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
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 Boston West Academy better than Holywell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 54.2 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 Boston West Academy and Holywell Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Boston and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston West Academy: 412. Holywell Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston West Academy and Holywell Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Boston West Academy is 556th of 1,516 and Holywell Primary School is 19th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).