Lincoln Birchwood Junior School vs Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
253 students
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Lincoln, East Midlands | Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1356 of 1,516 | #665 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14256 of 15,697 | #8293 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 253 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 59.7% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | birchwood.ovw9.juniperwebsites.co.uk | www.holt.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 18.2).
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 192.
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 Lincoln Birchwood Junior School better than Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 18.2 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 Lincoln Birchwood Junior School and Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School: 253. Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lincoln Birchwood Junior School and Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is 1356th of 1,516 and Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School is 665th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).