Hartsholme Academy vs The Priory Witham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
The Priory Witham Academy
Lincoln · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,068 students
| Measure | Hartsholme Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The Priory Witham Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 1,516 | #317 of 329 |
| National rank | #14314 of 15,697 | #3926 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 346 | 1,068 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 1,068 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.4 |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hha.harbourlearningtrust.com | www.priorywitham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartsholme Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.8 vs 11.2).
- •Hartsholme Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 36%).
- •Hartsholme Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The Priory Witham Academy is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 346.
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 The Priory Witham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hartsholme Academy ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.2 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 Hartsholme Academy and The Priory Witham Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartsholme Academy: 346. The Priory Witham Academy: 1,068. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartsholme Academy and The Priory Witham Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hartsholme Academy is 1361st of 1,516 and The Priory Witham Academy is 317th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).