Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School vs Hillocks Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 765 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
Hillocks Primary Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
| Measure | Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Hillocks Primary Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 1,516 | #1394 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12102 of 15,697 | #14578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 356 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.dalestorth.notts.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 15.9).
- •Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 32%).
- •Hillocks Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 271.
- •Dalestorth Primary and Nursery 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 Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School better than Hillocks Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (30.5 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 Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School and Hillocks Primary Academy?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School: 356. Hillocks Primary Academy: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School and Hillocks Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School is 1120th of 1,516 and Hillocks Primary Academy is 1394th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).