Braunstone Community Primary School vs Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braunstone Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
| Measure | Braunstone Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #818 of 1,516 | #84 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9626 of 15,697 | #1252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | Leicester | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | braunstone.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.nicholashawksmooracademy.com |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 42.4).
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
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 Braunstone Community Primary School better than Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 42.4 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 Braunstone Community Primary School and Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braunstone Community Primary School: 429. Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braunstone Community Primary School and Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Braunstone Community Primary School is 818th of 1,516 and Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is 84th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).