Ashby Hill Top Primary School vs Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
308 students
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
| Measure | Ashby Hill Top Primary School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, East Midlands | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 1,516 | #1307 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8331 of 15,697 | #13865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashbyhilltop.leics.sch.uk | www.blackfordbyschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ashby Hill Top Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 20.7).
- •Ashby Hill Top Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 40%).
- •Ashby Hill Top Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Ashby Hill Top Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 86.
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 Ashby Hill Top Primary School better than Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashby Hill Top Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 20.7 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 Ashby Hill Top Primary School and Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashby Hill Top Primary School: 308. Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashby Hill Top Primary School and Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashby Hill Top Primary School is 669th of 1,516 and Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 1307th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).