Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School vs William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
291 students
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,488 students
| Measure | Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | William Farr CofE Comprehensive School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #107 of 1,516 | #66 of 329 |
| National rank | #1654 of 15,697 | #853 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 291 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.6 |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ellisonboultersacademy.co.uk | www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 73.6).
- •William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 291.
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 Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School better than William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 73.6 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 Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School and William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School: 291. William Farr CofE Comprehensive School: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School and William Farr CofE Comprehensive School rank in East Midlands?
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School is 107th of 1,516 and William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is 66th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).