The Barnes Wallis Academy vs West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 39 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
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
486 students
| Measure | The Barnes Wallis Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 329 | #273 of 329 |
| National rank | #3332 of 4,090 | #3345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 483 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 483 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.9% | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lincoln | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barneswallisacademy.co.uk/ | www.wgacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.9 vs 22.8).
- •West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is the larger school with 486 students compared with 483.
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 West Grantham Church of England Secondary 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 The Barnes Wallis Academy and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Barnes Wallis Academy: 483. West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Barnes Wallis Academy and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Barnes Wallis Academy is 271st of 329 and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is 273rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).