Hollinswood Primary School vs Lantern Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollinswood Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
Lantern Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Hollinswood Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Lantern Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1040 of 1,690 | #1318 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10170 of 15,697 | #12509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | hollinswoodprimary.co.uk/ | lantern.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •Hollinswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 28.5).
- •Lantern Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •Hollinswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hollinswood Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 113.
- •Hollinswood Primary School is a local authority school while Lantern Academy 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 Hollinswood Primary School better than Lantern Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hollinswood Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 28.5 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 Hollinswood Primary School and Lantern Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollinswood Primary School: 340. Lantern Academy: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollinswood Primary School and Lantern Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hollinswood Primary School is 1040th of 1,690 and Lantern Academy is 1318th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).