Lantern Academy vs Wombridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Wombridge Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
| Measure | Lantern Academy Telford, West Midlands | Wombridge Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1318 of 1,690 | #658 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12509 of 15,697 | #6657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 113 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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/ | www.wombridgeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wombridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 28.5).
- •Wombridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •Wombridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Wombridge Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 113.
- •Lantern Academy is a academy school while Wombridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Lantern Academy better than Wombridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wombridge Primary School ranks higher (56.2 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 Wombridge Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lantern Academy: 113. Wombridge Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lantern Academy and Wombridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lantern Academy is 1318th of 1,690 and Wombridge Primary School is 658th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).