Barwell Church of England Junior School vs Hinckley Parks 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.
Barwell Church of England Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
Hinckley Parks Primary School
Hinckley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
576 students
| Measure | Barwell Church of England Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Hinckley Parks Primary School Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1160 of 1,516 | #342 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12406 of 15,697 | #4708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 576 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 576 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 74% |
| 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 | Leicester | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barwellceacademy.co.uk | www.hinckleyparks.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hinckley Parks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 29.0).
- •Hinckley Parks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 48%).
- •Hinckley Parks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Hinckley Parks Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 229.
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 Barwell Church of England Junior School better than Hinckley Parks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hinckley Parks Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 29.0 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 Barwell Church of England Junior School and Hinckley Parks Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwell Church of England Junior School: 229. Hinckley Parks Primary School: 576. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwell Church of England Junior School and Hinckley Parks Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barwell Church of England Junior School is 1160th of 1,516 and Hinckley Parks Primary School is 342nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).