Lincoln Minster School vs Westgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 782 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Minster School
Lincoln · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
408 students
Westgate Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
428 students
| Measure | Lincoln Minster School Lincoln, East Midlands | Westgate Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 329 | #1098 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3611 of 4,090 | #11874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 408 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 428 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 34.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 3.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 5.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | – |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.lincolnminsterschool.co.uk/ | www.westgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 19.1).
- •Westgate Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 408.
- •Lincoln Minster School is a independent school while Westgate 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 Lincoln Minster School better than Westgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westgate Academy ranks higher (31.8 vs 19.1 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 Minster School and Westgate Academy?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lincoln Minster School: 408. Westgate Academy: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lincoln Minster School and Westgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Lincoln Minster School is 295th of 329 and Westgate Academy is 1098th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).