Hackwood Primary Academy vs Mickleover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Mickleover Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | Hackwood Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Mickleover Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,516 | #271 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4287 of 15,697 | #3888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hackwood.theharmonytrust.org | www.mickleover.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mickleover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 67.9).
- •Hackwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 75%).
- •Hackwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Mickleover Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 234.
- •Hackwood Primary Academy is a academy school while Mickleover 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 Mickleover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mickleover Primary School ranks higher (70.2 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 Mickleover Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackwood Primary Academy: 234. Mickleover Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackwood Primary Academy and Mickleover Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hackwood Primary Academy is 306th of 1,516 and Mickleover Primary School is 271st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).