Digby the Tedder Primary School vs Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Digby the Tedder Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Digby the Tedder Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 1,516 | #412 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5319 of 15,697 | #5506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 88 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 34.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.tedder.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.chestnutstreet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.5 vs 61.7).
- •Digby the Tedder Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is the larger school with 154 students compared with 88.
- •Digby the Tedder Primary 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 the Tedder Primary School better than Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Digby the Tedder Primary School and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Digby the Tedder Primary School: 88. Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Digby the Tedder Primary School and Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Digby the Tedder Primary School is 400th 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).