Pollyplatt Primary Academy vs The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pollyplatt Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
| Measure | Pollyplatt Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 56 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 56 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 26.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | pollyplattprimary.co.uk/ | www.hackthorn.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 44.3).
- •The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 56.
- •Pollyplatt Primary Academy is a academy school while The Hackthorn Church of England 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 Pollyplatt Primary Academy better than The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 44.3 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 Pollyplatt Primary Academy and The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pollyplatt Primary Academy: 56. The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pollyplatt Primary Academy and The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Pollyplatt Primary Academy is unranked and The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).