Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School vs Eckington Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 930 m 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
Eckington Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
120 students
| Measure | Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Eckington, East Midlands | Eckington Junior School Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,516 | #1332 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11854 of 15,697 | #14060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 63 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 50.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.birkhill.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.learnerstrust.org |
The verdict
- •Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 19.5).
- •Eckington Junior School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 63.
- •Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is a local authority school while Eckington Junior 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 Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School better than Eckington Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (31.8 vs 19.5 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 Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Eckington Junior School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Eckington and Sheffield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School: 63. Eckington Junior School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Eckington Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is 1096th of 1,516 and Eckington Junior School is 1332nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).