Coleby Church of England Primary Academy vs The South Hykeham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
43 students
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Coleby Church of England Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The South Hykeham Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 43 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 51.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.coleby.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.south-hykeham.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 39.7).
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 43.
- •Coleby Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while The South Hykeham Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Coleby Church of England Primary Academy better than The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The South Hykeham Community Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 39.7 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 Coleby Church of England Primary Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy: 43. The South Hykeham Community Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleby Church of England Primary Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Coleby Church of England Primary Academy is unranked and The South Hykeham Community Primary School is 462nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).