Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School vs The Metheringham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
The Metheringham Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
260 students
| Measure | Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | The Metheringham Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,516 | #1078 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14414 of 15,697 | #11730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 87 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.mrsmarykingsceschool.co.uk/ | www.metheringhamprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Metheringham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 17.1).
- •The Metheringham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 44%).
- •The Metheringham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •The Metheringham Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 87.
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 Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School better than The Metheringham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Metheringham Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 17.1 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 Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School and The Metheringham Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 87. The Metheringham Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School and The Metheringham Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 1369th of 1,516 and The Metheringham Primary School is 1078th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).