Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School vs Helpringham Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Helpringham Primary Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
| Measure | Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Sleaford, East Midlands | Helpringham Primary Academy Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 1,516 | #920 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13407 of 15,697 | #10439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 161 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 47.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.helpringhamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Helpringham Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 23.8).
- •Helpringham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Helpringham Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 83.
- •Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is a local authority school while Helpringham Primary 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 Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School better than Helpringham Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Helpringham Primary Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 23.8 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 St Andrew's Church of England School and Helpringham Primary Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School: 161. Helpringham Primary Academy: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School and Helpringham Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is 1270th of 1,516 and Helpringham Primary Academy is 920th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).