St Hugh's School vs The Barnes Wallis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Hugh's School
Woodhall Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
180 students
The Barnes Wallis Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
483 students
| Measure | St Hugh's School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands | The Barnes Wallis Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #271 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 180 | 483 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 483 |
| Free school meals | – | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Barnes Wallis Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 180.
- •St Hugh's School is a independent school while The Barnes Wallis 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 St Hugh's School better than The Barnes Wallis 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 St Hugh's School and The Barnes Wallis Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Woodhall Spa and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Hugh's School: 180. The Barnes Wallis Academy: 483. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Hugh's School and The Barnes Wallis Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Hugh's School is unranked and The Barnes Wallis Academy is 271st of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).