Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy vs The Meadows Primary School
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.
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
358 students
The Meadows Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1153 of 1,516 | #648 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12363 of 15,697 | #8103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 358 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjohnsprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.themeadowsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 29.2).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is the larger school with 358 students compared with 342.
- •Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is a academy school while The Meadows Primary School is a local authority 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 Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 29.2 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 Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy and The Meadows Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy: 358. The Meadows Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy and The Meadows Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy is 1153rd of 1,516 and The Meadows Primary School is 648th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).