Coppice Primary School vs Howitt Primary Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coppice Primary School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Howitt Primary Community School
Heanor · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
| Measure | Coppice Primary School Heanor, East Midlands | Howitt Primary Community School Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #407 of 1,516 | #1129 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5416 of 15,697 | #12184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 235 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Heanor | Heanor |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.coppice.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.howittprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coppice Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 30.1).
- •Coppice Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 55%).
- •Howitt Primary Community School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 235.
- •Coppice Primary School is a local authority school while Howitt Primary Community School 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 Coppice Primary School better than Howitt Primary Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Coppice Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 30.1 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 Coppice Primary School and Howitt Primary Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Heanor and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coppice Primary School: 235. Howitt Primary Community School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coppice Primary School and Howitt Primary Community School rank in East Midlands?
Coppice Primary School is 407th of 1,516 and Howitt Primary Community School is 1129th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).