Manor Farm Academy vs The South Hykeham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Farm Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Manor Farm Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The South Hykeham Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 1,516 | #462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3919 of 15,697 | #5992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 20% |
| 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 | www.manor-farm-academy.co.uk/ | www.south-hykeham.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Farm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 59.3).
- •Manor Farm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Manor Farm Academy is the larger school with 213 students compared with 130.
- •Manor Farm Academy is a academy school while The South Hykeham Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Manor Farm Academy better than The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Farm Academy ranks higher (70.0 vs 59.3 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 Manor Farm Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Farm Academy: 213. The South Hykeham Community Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Farm Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Manor Farm Academy is 273rd of 1,516 and The South Hykeham Community Primary School is 462nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).