Castle Academy vs Hillside Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 91 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | Castle Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Hillside Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #509 of 1,516 | #480 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6573 of 15,697 | #6270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | Northampton | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castle.emat.uk | www.hillsideprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 56.5).
- •Castle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 68%).
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 455.
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 Castle Academy better than Hillside Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (58.0 vs 56.5 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 Castle Academy and Hillside Primary and Nursery School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Academy: 455. Hillside Primary and Nursery School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Academy and Hillside Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Academy is 509th of 1,516 and Hillside Primary and Nursery School is 480th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).