Bayton CofE Primary School vs The Lacon Childe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayton CofE Primary School
Near Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
95 students
The Lacon Childe School
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
563 students
| Measure | Bayton CofE Primary School Near Kidderminster, West Midlands | The Lacon Childe School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 1,690 | #168 of 493 |
| National rank | #1495 of 15,697 | #1831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 95 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Near Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baytonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.lacon-childe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bayton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 52.9).
- •The Lacon Childe School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 95.
- •Bayton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Lacon Childe School 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 Bayton CofE Primary School better than The Lacon Childe School?
On the Success Index (England), Bayton CofE Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 52.9 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 Bayton CofE Primary School and The Lacon Childe School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Near Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayton CofE Primary School: 95. The Lacon Childe School: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayton CofE Primary School and The Lacon Childe School rank in West Midlands?
Bayton CofE Primary School is 125th of 1,690 and The Lacon Childe School is 168th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).