Hartsholme Academy vs Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartsholme Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
346 students
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
253 students
| Measure | Hartsholme Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 1,516 | #1356 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14314 of 15,697 | #14256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 346 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 59.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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.hha.harbourlearningtrust.com | birchwood.ovw9.juniperwebsites.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Lincoln Birchwood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 49%).
- •Hartsholme Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 253.
- •Hartsholme Academy is a academy school while Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is a local authority 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 Hartsholme Academy better than Lincoln Birchwood Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hartsholme Academy and Lincoln Birchwood Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartsholme Academy: 346. Lincoln Birchwood Junior School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartsholme Academy and Lincoln Birchwood Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Hartsholme Academy is 1361st of 1,516 and Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is 1356th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).