Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School vs The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
562 students
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
922 students
| Measure | Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1281 of 1,516 | #272 of 329 |
| National rank | #13563 of 15,697 | #3334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 562 | 922 |
| Pupils on roll | 562 | 922 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sfh.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.priorylincolnacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is the larger school with 922 students compared with 562.
- •Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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 Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School better than The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School and The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School: 562. The Priory City of Lincoln Academy: 922. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School and The Priory City of Lincoln Academy rank in East Midlands?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is 1281st of 1,516 and The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is 272nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).