Colston Bassett School Limited vs Harby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colston Bassett School Limited
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
Harby Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
| Measure | Colston Bassett School Limited Nottingham, East Midlands | Harby Church of England Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1073 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 25 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 67 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colstonbassettschool.com | www.harbyprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Harby Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 25.
- •Colston Bassett School Limited is a independent school while Harby Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Colston Bassett School Limited better than Harby Church of England Primary 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 Colston Bassett School Limited and Harby Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colston Bassett School Limited: 25. Harby Church of England Primary School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colston Bassett School Limited and Harby Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Colston Bassett School Limited is unranked and Harby Church of England Primary School is 1073rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).