Fleet Wood Lane School vs University Academy Holbeach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fleet Wood Lane School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
University Academy Holbeach
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Fleet Wood Lane School Spalding, East Midlands | University Academy Holbeach Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #604 of 1,516 | #260 of 329 |
| National rank | #7573 of 15,697 | #3191 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 163 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fleetwoodlane.com | www.universityacademyholbeach.org/ |
The verdict
- •Fleet Wood Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 25.0).
- •University Academy Holbeach is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 163.
- •Fleet Wood Lane School is a local authority school while University Academy Holbeach 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 Fleet Wood Lane School better than University Academy Holbeach?
On the Success Index (England), Fleet Wood Lane School ranks higher (51.9 vs 25.0 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 Fleet Wood Lane School and University Academy Holbeach?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fleet Wood Lane School: 163. University Academy Holbeach: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fleet Wood Lane School and University Academy Holbeach rank in East Midlands?
Fleet Wood Lane School is 604th of 1,516 and University Academy Holbeach is 260th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).