Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sleaford, East Midlands | The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 1,516 | #1233 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12514 of 15,697 | #13033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 146 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.our-lady.lincs.sch.uk/index.html | www.kltprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 25.8).
- •The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 38%).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 146 students compared with 106.
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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (28.5 vs 25.8 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 146. The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1173rd of 1,516 and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is 1233rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).