Barwell Infant School vs The Hinckley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barwell Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
150 students
The Hinckley School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,080 students
| Measure | Barwell Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | The Hinckley School Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,516 | #183 of 329 |
| National rank | #8684 of 15,697 | #2298 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 150 | 1,080 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 1,080 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Leicester | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barwellinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.hajc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barwell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 43.5).
- •The Hinckley School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 150.
- •Barwell Infant School is a local authority school while The Hinckley 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 Barwell Infant School better than The Hinckley School?
On the Success Index (England), Barwell Infant School ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.5 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 Barwell Infant School and The Hinckley School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwell Infant School: 150. The Hinckley School: 1,080. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwell Infant School and The Hinckley School rank in East Midlands?
Barwell Infant School is 704th of 1,516 and The Hinckley School is 183rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).