Horncastle Primary School vs The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horncastle Primary School
Horncastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Woodhall Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
| Measure | Horncastle Primary School Horncastle, East Midlands | The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #879 of 1,516 | #475 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10143 of 15,697 | #6186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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 | Horncastle | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.horncastleprimary.co.uk/ | www.kobps.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 40.0).
- •The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Horncastle Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 118.
- •Horncastle Primary School is a academy school while The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Horncastle Primary School better than The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 40.0 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 Horncastle Primary School and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Horncastle and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horncastle Primary School: 417. The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horncastle Primary School and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Horncastle Primary School is 879th of 1,516 and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is 475th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).