Ermine Primary Academy vs Lincoln Castle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 865 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ermine Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
744 students
| Measure | Ermine Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1320 of 1,516 | #227 of 329 |
| National rank | #13946 of 15,697 | #2878 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 400 | 744 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 744 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ermineprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Castle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 20.2).
- •Lincoln Castle Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 400.
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 Ermine Primary Academy better than Lincoln Castle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lincoln Castle Academy ranks higher (31.6 vs 20.2 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 Ermine Primary Academy and Lincoln Castle Academy?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ermine Primary Academy: 400. Lincoln Castle Academy: 744. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ermine Primary Academy and Lincoln Castle Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ermine Primary Academy is 1320th of 1,516 and Lincoln Castle Academy is 227th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).