Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School vs Denton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Eckington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
63 students
Denton CofE School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Eckington, East Midlands | Denton CofE School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,516 | #16 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11854 of 15,697 | #396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 63 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| 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 | Eckington | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.birkhill.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.dentonceschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denton CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 31.8).
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 Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School better than Denton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Denton CofE School ranks higher (94.0 vs 31.8 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 Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Denton CofE School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Eckington and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School: 63. Denton CofE School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Denton CofE School rank in East Midlands?
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is 1096th of 1,516 and Denton CofE School is 16th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).