King Edward VI Grammar School vs Lacey Gardens Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Grammar School
Louth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
900 students
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy
LOUTH · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
307 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Grammar School Louth, East Midlands | Lacey Gardens Junior Academy LOUTH, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 329 | #1298 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #503 of 4,090 | #13767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 900 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 900 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 64.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.8 | – |
| town | Louth | LOUTH |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kevigs.org/ | www.laceyfieldlouth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 21.4).
- •King Edward VI Grammar School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 307.
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 King Edward VI Grammar School better than Lacey Gardens Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Grammar School ranks higher (83.0 vs 21.4 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 King Edward VI Grammar School and Lacey Gardens Junior Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Louth and LOUTH in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Grammar School: 900. Lacey Gardens Junior Academy: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Grammar School and Lacey Gardens Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
King Edward VI Grammar School is 35th of 329 and Lacey Gardens Junior Academy is 1298th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).