Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) vs Leadenham Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
Leadenham Church of England Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
24 students
| Measure | Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Sleaford, East Midlands | Leadenham Church of England Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #10768 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 269 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 38.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cranwell.lincs.sch.uk | www.leadenhamprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 9.3).
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 43%).
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is the larger school with 269 students compared with 24.
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a local authority school while Leadenham Church of England Academy 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) better than Leadenham Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) ranks higher (37.2 vs 9.3 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Leadenham Church of England Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation): 269. Leadenham Church of England Academy: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Leadenham Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is 959th of 1,516 and Leadenham Church of England Academy is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).