Lantern Academy vs Redhill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lantern Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Redhill Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students
| Measure | Lantern Academy Telford, West Midlands | Redhill Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1318 of 1,690 | #90 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,697 | #1119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 113 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | lantern.lct.education/ | redhill.ttsonline.net |
The verdict
- •Redhill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 28.5).
- •Redhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Redhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •Redhill Primary Academy is the larger school with 491 students compared with 113.
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 Lantern Academy better than Redhill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Redhill Primary Academy ranks higher (87.4 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 Lantern Academy and Redhill Primary Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lantern Academy: 113. Redhill Primary Academy: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lantern Academy and Redhill Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lantern Academy is 1318th of 1,690 and Redhill Primary Academy is 90th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).