Kidgate Academy vs The Donington-on-Bain School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kidgate Academy
Louth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
The Donington-on-Bain School
Louth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Kidgate Academy Louth, East Midlands | The Donington-on-Bain School Louth, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1363 of 1,516 | #94 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14329 of 15,697 | #1430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| 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 | Louth | Louth |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | kidgateacademy.co.uk/ | www.dobps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Donington-on-Bain School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 17.7).
- •The Donington-on-Bain School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 38%).
- •The Donington-on-Bain School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Kidgate Academy is the larger school with 397 students compared with 103.
- •Kidgate Academy is a academy school while The Donington-on-Bain 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 Kidgate Academy better than The Donington-on-Bain School?
On the Success Index (England), The Donington-on-Bain School ranks higher (85.0 vs 17.7 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 Kidgate Academy and The Donington-on-Bain School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Louth and Louth in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kidgate Academy: 397. The Donington-on-Bain School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kidgate Academy and The Donington-on-Bain School rank in East Midlands?
Kidgate Academy is 1363rd of 1,516 and The Donington-on-Bain School is 94th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).