Holy Trinity Academy vs Lantern Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Academy
Telford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
Lantern Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Academy Telford, West Midlands | Lantern Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 493 | #1318 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1583 of 4,090 | #12509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 994 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.4% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | Holytrinity.academy | lantern.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 28.5).
- •Holy Trinity Academy is the larger school with 994 students compared with 113.
- •Holy Trinity Academy 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 Holy Trinity Academy better than Lantern Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Academy ranks higher (58.0 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 Holy Trinity Academy and Lantern Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Academy: 994. Lantern Academy: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Academy and Lantern Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holy Trinity Academy is 136th of 493 and Lantern Academy is 1318th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).