Ellesmere Primary School vs Lakelands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere Primary School
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
590 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Primary School Ellesmere, West Midlands | Lakelands Academy Ellesmere, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 1,690 | #228 of 493 |
| National rank | #9071 of 15,697 | #2265 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 378 | 590 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 590 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ellesmere | Ellesmere |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.lakelandsacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.0 vs 44.2).
- •Lakelands Academy is the larger school with 590 students compared with 378.
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 Ellesmere Primary School better than Lakelands 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 Ellesmere Primary School and Lakelands Academy?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Ellesmere in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Primary School: 378. Lakelands Academy: 590. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Primary School and Lakelands Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere Primary School is 911th of 1,690 and Lakelands Academy is 228th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).