Battling Brook Primary School vs Westfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Westfield Junior School
Hinckley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
| Measure | Battling Brook Primary School Hinckley, East Midlands | Westfield Junior School Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1302 of 1,516 | #875 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13808 of 15,697 | #10091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 602 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 602 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hinckley | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bbrook.leics.sch.uk/ | www.westfield-jun.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 21.1).
- •Westfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 41%).
- •Westfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Battling Brook Primary School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 357.
- •Battling Brook Primary School is a academy school while Westfield Junior School 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 Westfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Westfield Junior School ranks higher (40.3 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 Westfield Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hinckley and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battling Brook Primary School: 602. Westfield Junior School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battling Brook Primary School and Westfield Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Battling Brook Primary School is 1302nd of 1,516 and Westfield Junior School is 875th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).