Hemswell Cliff Primary School vs Willoughton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.0 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
Willoughton Primary School
Gainsborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
| Measure | Hemswell Cliff Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands | Willoughton Primary School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 36 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 36 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 34.3% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 17% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.willoughton.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willoughton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.5 vs 3.6).
- •Willoughton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 17%).
- •Willoughton Primary School is the larger school with 42 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 Willoughton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willoughton Primary School ranks higher (24.5 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 Willoughton Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Gainsborough and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School: 36. Willoughton Primary School: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hemswell Cliff Primary School and Willoughton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School is unranked and Willoughton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).