Hackwood Primary Academy vs Murray Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Murray Park Community School
Derby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,277 students
| Measure | Hackwood Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Murray Park Community School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,516 | #215 of 329 |
| National rank | #4287 of 15,697 | #2775 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 234 | 1,277 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,277 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hackwood.theharmonytrust.org | www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hackwood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 33.4).
- •Murray Park Community School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 234.
- •Hackwood Primary Academy is a academy school while Murray Park Community 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 Murray Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Hackwood Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 33.4 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 Murray Park Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackwood Primary Academy: 234. Murray Park Community School: 1,277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackwood Primary Academy and Murray Park Community School rank in East Midlands?
Hackwood Primary Academy is 306th of 1,516 and Murray Park Community School is 215th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).