Branston Church of England Infant Academy vs Cottons Farm Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 76 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
132 students
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Branston Church of England Infant Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Cottons Farm Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 1,516 | #1483 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5679 of 15,697 | #15439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 132 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 132 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.branston-infant.lincs.sch.uk | www.cottonsfarm.theharmonytrust.org |
The verdict
- •Branston Church of England Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 7.8).
- •Cottons Farm Primary Academy is the larger school with 133 students compared with 132.
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 Branston Church of England Infant Academy better than Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Branston Church of England Infant Academy ranks higher (60.8 vs 7.8 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 Branston Church of England Infant Academy and Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branston Church of England Infant Academy: 132. Cottons Farm Primary Academy: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branston Church of England Infant Academy and Cottons Farm Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Branston Church of England Infant Academy is 429th of 1,516 and Cottons Farm Primary Academy is 1483rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).