Church Lane Primary School & Nursery vs The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 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
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Sleaford, East Midlands | The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 1,516 | #1233 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5644 of 15,697 | #13033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.churchlaneprimary.org.uk/ | www.kltprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 25.8).
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 218 students compared with 106.
- •Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England 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 Church Lane Primary School & Nursery better than The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Lane Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (61.0 vs 25.8 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 The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery: 218. The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Lane Primary School & Nursery and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is 428th of 1,516 and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is 1233rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).