Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School vs Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #585 of 1,516 | #227 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7423 of 15,697 | #3280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dunholme.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.weltonstmarysacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 52.6).
- •Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 196.
- •Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School better than Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (73.4 vs 52.6 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 Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School and Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School: 196. Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School and Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School is 585th of 1,516 and Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 227th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).