Cottesmore Academy vs Hilltop Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottesmore Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Hilltop Primary Academy
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Cottesmore Academy Oakham, East Midlands | Hilltop Primary Academy Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,516 | #1157 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11651 of 15,697 | #12393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 126 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 35% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Oakham | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cottesmoreacademy.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Cottesmore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 29.1).
- •Hilltop Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •Hilltop Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Cottesmore Academy better than Hilltop Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cottesmore Academy ranks higher (32.9 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 Cottesmore Academy and Hilltop Primary Academy?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Oakham and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesmore Academy: 126. Hilltop Primary Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore Academy and Hilltop Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cottesmore Academy is 1072nd of 1,516 and Hilltop Primary Academy is 1157th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).