Clifton CofE Primary School vs Hilltop Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
107 students
Hilltop Primary Academy
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Clifton CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Hilltop Primary Academy Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 1,516 | #1157 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2164 of 15,697 | #12393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 107 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clifton.derbyshire.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 29.1).
- •Clifton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 53%).
- •Clifton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Hilltop Primary Academy is the larger school with 126 students compared with 107.
- •Clifton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hilltop Primary Academy 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 Clifton CofE Primary School better than Hilltop Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 29.1 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 Clifton CofE Primary School and Hilltop Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton CofE Primary School: 107. Hilltop Primary Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton CofE Primary School and Hilltop Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Clifton CofE Primary School is 144th of 1,516 and Hilltop Primary Academy is 1157th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).