Hackwood Primary Academy vs Ravensdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Ravensdale Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Hackwood Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Ravensdale Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 1,516 | #841 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4287 of 15,697 | #9836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 234 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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.ravensdalej.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hackwood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 41.4).
- •Hackwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Hackwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Ravensdale Junior School is the larger school with 352 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 Hackwood Primary Academy better than Ravensdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hackwood Primary Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 41.4 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 Ravensdale Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackwood Primary Academy: 234. Ravensdale Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackwood Primary Academy and Ravensdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Hackwood Primary Academy is 306th of 1,516 and Ravensdale Junior School is 841st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).