Burbage Junior School vs Hawthorn Tree School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbage Junior School
Hinckley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
365 students
Hawthorn Tree School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
| Measure | Burbage Junior School Hinckley, East Midlands | Hawthorn Tree School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 1,516 | #888 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3194 of 15,697 | #10210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 365 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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 | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.burbagefederation.org/ | www.hawthorntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burbage Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 39.7).
- •Burbage Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •Burbage Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Burbage Junior School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 364.
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 Burbage Junior School better than Hawthorn Tree School?
On the Success Index (England), Burbage Junior School ranks higher (73.8 vs 39.7 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 Burbage Junior School and Hawthorn Tree School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Hinckley and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burbage Junior School: 365. Hawthorn Tree School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burbage Junior School and Hawthorn Tree School rank in East Midlands?
Burbage Junior School is 220th of 1,516 and Hawthorn Tree School is 888th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).