Croft Primary School vs Hillocks Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 984 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
Hillocks Primary Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
| Measure | Croft Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Hillocks Primary Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1140 of 1,516 | #1394 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,697 | #14578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 32% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croft.notts.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 15.9).
- •Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 32%).
- •Hillocks Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Croft Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 271.
- •Croft Primary School is a local authority school while Hillocks 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 Croft Primary School better than Hillocks Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Croft Primary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 15.9 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 Croft Primary School and Hillocks Primary Academy?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Primary School: 364. Hillocks Primary Academy: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Primary School and Hillocks Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Croft Primary School is 1140th of 1,516 and Hillocks Primary Academy is 1394th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).