St Giles Academy vs The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Giles Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
371 students
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | St Giles Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1482 of 1,516 | #1243 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15437 of 15,697 | #13096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 371 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | sga.harbourlearningtrust.com | www.nettleham-junior.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 7.9).
- •St Giles Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 35%).
- •The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Giles Academy is the larger school with 371 students compared with 236.
- •St Giles Academy is a academy school while The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School 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 St Giles Academy better than The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School ranks higher (25.5 vs 7.9 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 Giles Academy and The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Giles Academy: 371. The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Giles Academy and The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
St Giles Academy is 1482nd of 1,516 and The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 1243rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).