Digby Church of England School vs Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Digby Church of England School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Digby Church of England School Lincoln, East Midlands | Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 1,516 | #412 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2112 of 15,697 | #5506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 60 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 34.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 12% |
| 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 | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.spiresfederation.co.uk | www.chestnutstreet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Digby Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 61.7).
- •Digby Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 72%).
- •Digby Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 12%).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is the larger school with 154 students compared with 60.
- •Digby Church of England School is a local authority school while Ruskington Chestnut Street 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 Digby Church of England School better than Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Digby Church of England School ranks higher (80.3 vs 61.7 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 Digby Church of England School and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Digby Church of England School: 60. Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Digby Church of England School and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Digby Church of England School is 141st of 1,516 and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is 412th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).