Bucknall Primary School vs St Hugh's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.3 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
St Hugh's School
Woodhall Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
180 students
| Measure | Bucknall Primary School Bardney, East Midlands | St Hugh's School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 38 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bucknallprimary.org.uk | www.st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Hugh's School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 38.
- •Bucknall Primary School is a local authority school while St Hugh's School is a independent 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 St Hugh's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bucknall Primary School and St Hugh's School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Bardney and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bucknall Primary School: 38. St Hugh's School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bucknall Primary School and St Hugh's School rank in East Midlands?
Bucknall Primary School is unranked and St Hugh's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).