Bucknall Primary School vs Horncastle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucknall Primary School
Bardney · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
38 students
Horncastle Primary School
Horncastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
| Measure | Bucknall Primary School Bardney, East Midlands | Horncastle Primary School Horncastle, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #879 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #10143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 38 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | – | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Bardney | Horncastle |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bucknallprimary.org.uk | www.horncastleprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horncastle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 22.0).
- •Horncastle Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 38.
- •Bucknall Primary School is a local authority school while Horncastle Primary School is a academy 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 Bucknall Primary School better than Horncastle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horncastle Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 22.0 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 Bucknall Primary School and Horncastle Primary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Bardney and Horncastle in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bucknall Primary School: 38. Horncastle Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bucknall Primary School and Horncastle Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bucknall Primary School is unranked and Horncastle Primary School is 879th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).