The Barnes Wallis Academy vs The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Barnes Wallis Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
483 students
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Woodhall Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
| Measure | The Barnes Wallis Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Woodhall Spa, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 329 | #475 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3332 of 4,090 | #6186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 483 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 483 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Lincoln | Woodhall Spa |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ | www.kobps.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 22.9).
- •The Barnes Wallis Academy is the larger school with 483 students compared with 118.
- •The Barnes Wallis Academy is a academy school while The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary 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 The Barnes Wallis Academy better than The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.4 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 The Barnes Wallis Academy and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Woodhall Spa in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Barnes Wallis Academy: 483. The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Barnes Wallis Academy and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
The Barnes Wallis Academy is 271st of 329 and The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School is 475th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).