Partney Church of England Aided Primary School vs St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Partney Church of England Aided Primary School
Spilsby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
63 students
St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
| Measure | Partney Church of England Aided Primary School Spilsby, East Midlands | St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1484 of 1,516 | #615 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15441 of 15,697 | #7665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 63 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Spilsby | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.partneyschool.co.uk | www.st-helenascofe.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 7.8).
- •St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is the larger school with 145 students compared with 63.
- •Partney Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 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 Partney Church of England Aided Primary School better than St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
On the Success Index (England), St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby ranks higher (51.5 vs 7.8 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 Partney Church of England Aided Primary School and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Spilsby and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Partney Church of England Aided Primary School: 63. St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Partney Church of England Aided Primary School and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby rank in East Midlands?
Partney Church of England Aided Primary School is 1484th of 1,516 and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is 615th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).