King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes vs Linacre Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
708 students
Linacre Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
| Measure | King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Bootle, North West | Linacre Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #519 of 536 | #2278 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3976 of 4,090 | #15661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 708 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 708 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingshawthornes.com/ | www.linacreprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.4 vs 3.6).
- •King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is the larger school with 708 students compared with 134.
- •King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is a academy school while Linacre 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 King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes better than Linacre Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes ranks higher (9.4 vs 3.6 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 King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes and Linacre Primary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes: 708. Linacre Primary School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes and Linacre Primary School rank in North West?
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is 519th of 536 and Linacre Primary School is 2278th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).