Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy vs Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 611 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Sleaford, East Midlands | Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #412 of 1,516 | #693 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5506 of 15,697 | #8553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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.chestnutstreet.co.uk | www.winchelsea.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 47.5).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington is the larger school with 212 students compared with 154.
- •Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is a academy school while Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington 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 Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy better than Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington?
On the Success Index (England), Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy ranks higher (61.7 vs 47.5 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 Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy and Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy: 154. Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy and Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington rank in East Midlands?
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy is 412th of 1,516 and Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington is 693rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).