Halton Holegate CofE Primary School vs King Edward VI Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
SPILSBY · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
62 students
King Edward VI Academy
Spilsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
357 students
| Measure | Halton Holegate CofE Primary School SPILSBY, East Midlands | King Edward VI Academy Spilsby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 1,516 | #283 of 329 |
| National rank | #8037 of 15,697 | #3478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 62 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | SPILSBY | Spilsby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.haltonholegateprimaryschool.co.uk | www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Halton Holegate CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 20.7).
- •King Edward VI Academy is the larger school with 357 students compared with 62.
- •Halton Holegate CofE Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward VI 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 Halton Holegate CofE Primary School better than King Edward VI Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Halton Holegate CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 20.7 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 Halton Holegate CofE Primary School and King Edward VI Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between SPILSBY and Spilsby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School: 62. King Edward VI Academy: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halton Holegate CofE Primary School and King Edward VI Academy rank in East Midlands?
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School is 642nd of 1,516 and King Edward VI Academy is 283rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).