Church Lane Primary School & Nursery vs Harrington Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Harrington Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
218 students
| Measure | Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Sleaford, East Midlands | Harrington Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 1,516 | #1012 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5644 of 15,697 | #11196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Sleaford | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.churchlaneprimary.org.uk/ | www.harrington.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 35.2).
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
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 Church Lane Primary School & Nursery better than Harrington Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Lane Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (61.0 vs 35.2 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 Church Lane Primary School & Nursery and Harrington Junior School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery: 218. Harrington Junior School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Lane Primary School & Nursery and Harrington Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is 428th of 1,516 and Harrington Junior School is 1012th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).