Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy vs Pennine Way Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
358 students
Pennine Way Junior Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Pennine Way Junior Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1153 of 1,516 | #1219 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12363 of 15,697 | #12930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 358 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjohnsprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 26.4).
- •Pennine Way Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 47%).
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 Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy better than Pennine Way Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy ranks higher (29.2 vs 26.4 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 Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy and Pennine Way Junior Academy?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy: 358. Pennine Way Junior Academy: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy and Pennine Way Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is 1153rd of 1,516 and Pennine Way Junior Academy is 1219th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).