Hallam Fields, Birstall vs Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Fields, Birstall
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | Hallam Fields, Birstall Leicester, East Midlands | Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 1,516 | #1035 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1952 of 15,697 | #11399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.highcliffeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 34.1).
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 49%).
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is the larger school with 407 students compared with 190.
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 Hallam Fields, Birstall better than Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Hallam Fields, Birstall ranks higher (81.3 vs 34.1 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 Hallam Fields, Birstall and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Fields, Birstall: 190. Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Fields, Birstall and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre rank in East Midlands?
Hallam Fields, Birstall is 130th of 1,516 and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is 1035th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).