Battling Brook Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
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.
Battling Brook Primary School
Hinckley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
602 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
Hinckley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students
| Measure | Battling Brook Primary School Hinckley, East Midlands | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1302 of 1,516 | #1076 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13808 of 15,697 | #11727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 602 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 602 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Hinckley | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bbrook.leics.sch.uk/ | www.stmarys.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 21.1).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 41%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Battling Brook Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 224.
- •Battling Brook Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley is a local authority 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 Battling Brook Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley ranks higher (32.6 vs 21.1 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 Battling Brook Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hinckley and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battling Brook Primary School: 602. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battling Brook Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley rank in East Midlands?
Battling Brook Primary School is 1302nd of 1,516 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley is 1076th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).