Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School vs St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
| Measure | Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #665 of 1,516 | #1261 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8293 of 15,697 | #13323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 267 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | www.holt.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.st-hughs-catholic-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 24.3).
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 49%).
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 267 students compared with 192.
- •Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School is a local authority school while St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary 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 Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School better than St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 24.3 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 Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School and St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School: 192. St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School and St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School is 665th of 1,516 and St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is 1261st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).