Deeping St Nicholas Primary School vs Linchfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
70 students
Linchfield Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
| Measure | Deeping St Nicholas Primary School Spalding, East Midlands | Linchfield Academy Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #798 of 1,516 | #860 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9456 of 15,697 | #9977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 70 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 64.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Spalding | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dsnschool.org.uk/ | www.linchfield-cit.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Deeping St Nicholas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 40.8).
- •Deeping St Nicholas Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Deeping St Nicholas Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Linchfield Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 70.
- •Deeping St Nicholas Primary School is a local authority school while Linchfield 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 Deeping St Nicholas Primary School better than Linchfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Deeping St Nicholas Primary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 40.8 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 Deeping St Nicholas Primary School and Linchfield Academy?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School: 70. Linchfield Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deeping St Nicholas Primary School and Linchfield Academy rank in East Midlands?
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School is 798th of 1,516 and Linchfield Academy is 860th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).