Hemswell Cliff Primary School vs Waddingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
Waddingham Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
57 students
| Measure | Hemswell Cliff Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | Waddingham Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 36 | 57 |
| Pupils on roll | 36 | 57 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 34.3% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Gainsborough | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hemswellcliff.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.waddingham.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waddingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 3.6).
- •Waddingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 17%).
- •Waddingham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Waddingham Primary School is the larger school with 57 students compared with 36.
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 Hemswell Cliff Primary School better than Waddingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waddingham Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 3.6 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 Hemswell Cliff Primary School and Waddingham Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School: 36. Waddingham Primary School: 57. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hemswell Cliff Primary School and Waddingham Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School is unranked and Waddingham Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).