Cosgrove Village Primary School vs John Hellins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosgrove Village Primary School
Cosgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
39 students
John Hellins Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Cosgrove Village Primary School Cosgrove, East Midlands | John Hellins Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #9 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 39 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 27% |
| 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 | Cosgrove | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cosgroveprimary.org.uk | www.johnhellins.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Hellins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 17.0).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 44%).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •John Hellins Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 39.
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 Cosgrove Village Primary School better than John Hellins Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hellins Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 17.0 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 Cosgrove Village Primary School and John Hellins Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cosgrove and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cosgrove Village Primary School: 39. John Hellins Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cosgrove Village Primary School and John Hellins Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cosgrove Village Primary School is unranked and John Hellins Primary School is 9th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).