Lighthorne Heath Primary School vs Temple Herdewyke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lighthorne Heath Primary School
Leamington Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
120 students
Temple Herdewyke Primary School
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
| Measure | Lighthorne Heath Primary School Leamington Spa, West Midlands | Temple Herdewyke Primary School Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1381 of 1,690 | #1167 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13069 of 15,697 | #11279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 120 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 131.9% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Leamington Spa | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lighthorneheathprimaryschool.co.uk | www.templeherdewykeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Temple Herdewyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 25.6).
- •Temple Herdewyke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •Temple Herdewyke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Lighthorne Heath Primary School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 107.
- •Lighthorne Heath Primary School is a local authority school while Temple Herdewyke Primary School 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 Lighthorne Heath Primary School better than Temple Herdewyke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Temple Herdewyke Primary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 25.6 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 Lighthorne Heath Primary School and Temple Herdewyke Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Leamington Spa and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lighthorne Heath Primary School: 120. Temple Herdewyke Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lighthorne Heath Primary School and Temple Herdewyke Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lighthorne Heath Primary School is 1381st of 1,690 and Temple Herdewyke Primary School is 1167th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).