Ashbourne Primary School vs Hilltop Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbourne Primary School
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Hilltop Primary Academy
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Ashbourne Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Hilltop Primary Academy Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 1,516 | #1157 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12160 of 15,697 | #12393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbourneprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 29.1).
- •Ashbourne Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 126.
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 Ashbourne Primary School better than Hilltop Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashbourne Primary School ranks higher (30.2 vs 29.1 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 Ashbourne Primary School and Hilltop Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbourne Primary School: 202. Hilltop Primary Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbourne Primary School and Hilltop Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ashbourne Primary School is 1126th of 1,516 and Hilltop Primary Academy is 1157th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).