Branston Community Academy vs Heighington Millfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branston Community Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Branston Community Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 329 | #174 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2230 of 4,090 | #2581 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,132 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,132 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.branstonca.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.heighingtonmillfield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heighington Millfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 44.9).
- •Branston Community Academy is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 209.
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 Community Academy better than Heighington Millfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heighington Millfield Primary Academy ranks higher (77.4 vs 44.9 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 Community Academy and Heighington Millfield Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branston Community Academy: 1,132. Heighington Millfield Primary Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branston Community Academy and Heighington Millfield Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Branston Community Academy is 178th of 329 and Heighington Millfield Primary Academy is 174th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).