Sturton by Stow Primary School vs The Marton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sturton by Stow Primary School
Lincoln · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
The Marton Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Sturton by Stow Primary School Lincoln, East Midlands | The Marton Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1185 of 1,516 | #149 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12583 of 15,697 | #2226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 175 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.sturtonbystow.org.uk/ | www.themartonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Marton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 28.2).
- •The Marton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •The Marton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Sturton by Stow Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 100.
- •Sturton by Stow Primary School is a local authority school while The Marton 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 Sturton by Stow Primary School better than The Marton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Marton Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 28.2 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 Sturton by Stow Primary School and The Marton Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sturton by Stow Primary School: 175. The Marton Academy: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sturton by Stow Primary School and The Marton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Sturton by Stow Primary School is 1185th of 1,516 and The Marton Academy is 149th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).