Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle vs The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Woodhall Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Horncastle, East Midlands | The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 329 | #475 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #219 of 4,090 | #6186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 788 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | – |
| town | Horncastle | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.qegs.lincs.sch.uk | www.kobps.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 58.4).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is the larger school with 788 students compared with 118.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a academy school while The Kirkby-on-Bain 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle better than The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle ranks higher (91.9 vs 58.4 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Horncastle and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle: 788. The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is 12th of 329 and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is 475th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).