Hackwood Primary Academy vs Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackwood Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Hackwood Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Kirk Langley CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,516 | #20 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4287 of 15,697 | #457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 33% |
| 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 | Derby | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hackwood.theharmonytrust.org | www.kirklangley.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirk Langley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 67.9).
- •Kirk Langley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 77%).
- •Kirk Langley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 10%).
- •Hackwood Primary Academy is the larger school with 234 students compared with 91.
- •Hackwood Primary Academy is a academy school while Kirk Langley CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Hackwood Primary Academy better than Kirk Langley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Langley CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 67.9 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 Hackwood Primary Academy and Kirk Langley CofE Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackwood Primary Academy: 234. Kirk Langley CofE Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackwood Primary Academy and Kirk Langley CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hackwood Primary Academy is 306th of 1,516 and Kirk Langley CofE Primary School is 20th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).