Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) vs Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.9 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
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,015 students
| Measure | Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Sleaford, East Midlands | Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #959 of 1,516 | #205 of 329 |
| National rank | #10768 of 15,697 | #2695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 269 | 1,015 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 1,015 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 121.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Sleaford | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cranwell.lincs.sch.uk | www.swracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 35.0).
- •Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 269.
- •Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a local authority school while Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn 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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
On the Success Index (England), Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) ranks higher (37.2 vs 35.0 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation): 269. Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn: 1,015. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) and Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn rank in East Midlands?
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is 959th of 1,516 and Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is 205th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).