Forest Glade Primary School vs Hillocks Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Glade Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Hillocks Primary Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
| Measure | Forest Glade Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Hillocks Primary Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 1,516 | #1394 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2216 of 15,697 | #14578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.forestglade.notts.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Glade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 15.9).
- •Forest Glade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 32%).
- •Forest Glade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Hillocks Primary Academy is the larger school with 271 students compared with 234.
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 Forest Glade Primary School better than Hillocks Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Glade Primary School ranks higher (79.5 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 Forest Glade Primary School and Hillocks Primary Academy?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Glade Primary School: 234. Hillocks Primary Academy: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Glade Primary School and Hillocks Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Forest Glade Primary School is 148th of 1,516 and Hillocks Primary Academy is 1394th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).