Kirton Primary School vs Thomas Middlecott Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 582 m 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
Thomas Middlecott Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
612 students
| Measure | Kirton Primary School Boston, East Midlands | Thomas Middlecott Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,516 | #309 of 329 |
| National rank | #9588 of 15,697 | #3842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 537 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 612 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirton-boston.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.thomasmiddlecott.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 13.9).
- •Thomas Middlecott Academy is the larger school with 612 students compared with 537.
- •Kirton Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Middlecott 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirton Primary School better than Thomas Middlecott Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kirton Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 13.9 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 Thomas Middlecott Academy?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirton Primary School: 537. Thomas Middlecott Academy: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirton Primary School and Thomas Middlecott Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kirton Primary School is 813th of 1,516 and Thomas Middlecott Academy is 309th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).