St George's Academy vs The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's Academy
Sleaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,281 students
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | St George's Academy Sleaford, East Midlands | The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 329 | #1233 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3143 of 4,090 | #13033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,281 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,281 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-georges-academy.org/ | www.kltprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.2 vs 25.8).
- •St George's Academy is the larger school with 2,281 students compared with 106.
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 George's Academy better than The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
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 St George's Academy and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's Academy: 2,281. The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's Academy and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St George's Academy is 255th of 329 and The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is 1233rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).