St Andrew's CofE Primary School vs The Barnes Wallis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Woodhall Spa · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
The Barnes Wallis Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
483 students
| Measure | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands | The Barnes Wallis Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 1,516 | #271 of 329 |
| National rank | #4992 of 15,697 | #3332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 292 | 483 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 483 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woodhall Spa | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.standrews-woodhallspa.org.uk | www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 22.9).
- •The Barnes Wallis Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 292.
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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School better than The Barnes Wallis Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 22.9 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Barnes Wallis Academy?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Woodhall Spa and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 292. The Barnes Wallis Academy: 483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Barnes Wallis Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 374th of 1,516 and The Barnes Wallis Academy is 271st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).