Branston Junior Academy vs Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branston Junior Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
174 students
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Branston Junior Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #940 of 1,516 | #1401 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10605 of 15,697 | #14685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.branstonjunioracademy.co.uk | www.spiresfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Branston Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 15.1).
- •Branston Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 30%).
- •Branston Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Branston Junior Academy is the larger school with 174 students compared with 94.
- •Branston Junior Academy is a academy school while Dunston St Peter's Church of England 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 Branston Junior Academy better than Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Branston Junior Academy ranks higher (37.9 vs 15.1 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 Junior Academy and Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branston Junior Academy: 174. Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branston Junior Academy and Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Branston Junior Academy is 940th of 1,516 and Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1401st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).