Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School vs Eckington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 537 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 School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,124 students
| Measure | Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School Eckington, East Midlands | Eckington School Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,516 | #220 of 329 |
| National rank | #11854 of 15,697 | #2818 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 63 | 1,124 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 1,124 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 77.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Eckington | Sheffield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.birkhill.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.eckington.chorustrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (31.8 vs 32.7).
- •Eckington School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 63.
- •Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is a local authority school while Eckington 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 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Eckington School?
About 537 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 School: 1,124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School and Eckington School rank in East Midlands?
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School is 1096th of 1,516 and Eckington School is 220th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).