North Kesteven Academy vs The South Hykeham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
587 students
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | North Kesteven Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The South Hykeham Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 329 | #462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3547 of 4,090 | #5992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 587 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nkacademy.co.uk | www.south-hykeham.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The South Hykeham Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 19.9).
- •North Kesteven Academy is the larger school with 587 students compared with 130.
- •North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven Academy better than The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The South Hykeham Community Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 19.9 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 North Kesteven Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Kesteven Academy: 587. The South Hykeham Community Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Kesteven Academy and The South Hykeham Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
North Kesteven Academy is 289th of 329 and The South Hykeham Community Primary School is 462nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).