Kirton Primary School vs St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirton Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
537 students
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | Kirton Primary School Boston, East Midlands | St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,516 | #711 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9588 of 15,697 | #8745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 537 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirton-boston.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 42.6).
- •St Thomas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Kirton Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 400.
- •Kirton Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kirton Primary School better than St Thomas CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 42.6 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 Kirton Primary School and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirton Primary School: 537. St Thomas CofE Primary Academy: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirton Primary School and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kirton Primary School is 813th of 1,516 and St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is 711th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).