Lincoln Castle Academy vs Westgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
744 students
Westgate Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
428 students
| Measure | Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Westgate Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 329 | #1098 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2878 of 4,090 | #11874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 744 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 744 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.westgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (31.6 vs 31.8).
- •Lincoln Castle Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 428.
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 Castle Academy better than Westgate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Castle Academy and Westgate Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lincoln Castle Academy: 744. Westgate Academy: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lincoln Castle Academy and Westgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Lincoln Castle Academy is 227th of 329 and Westgate Academy is 1098th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).