Church Lane Primary School & Nursery vs Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 517 m 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
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
747 students
| Measure | Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Sleaford, East Midlands | Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #428 of 1,516 | #15 of 329 |
| National rank | #5644 of 15,697 | #238 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 218 | 747 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 747 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 85.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.8 |
| town | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.churchlaneprimary.org.uk/ | www.kshs.uk |
The verdict
- •Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 61.0).
- •Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 218.
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is co-educational and Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is girls.
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 Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy ranks higher (90.9 vs 61.0 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 Church Lane Primary School & Nursery and Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery: 218. Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy: 747. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Lane Primary School & Nursery and Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy rank in East Midlands?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is 428th of 1,516 and Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is 15th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).