Heckington House School vs The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 9.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckington House School
East Heckington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
28 students
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Heckington House School East Heckington, East Midlands | The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1233 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #13033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 28 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 28 | 106 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | East Heckington | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | education.keyschildren.co.uk/school/heckington-independent-school/ | www.kltprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.8 vs 2.2).
- •The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 28.
- •Heckington House School is a independent school while The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School 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 Heckington House School better than The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (25.8 vs 2.2 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 Heckington House School and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between East Heckington and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckington House School: 28. The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckington House School and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Heckington House School is unranked and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is 1233rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).