Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School vs Marlpool Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School
Retford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
90 students
Marlpool Junior School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
90 students
| Measure | Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Retford, East Midlands | Marlpool Junior School Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1000 of 1,516 | #1493 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11106 of 15,697 | #15502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 90 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Retford | Heanor |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hallcroft.notts.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 6.8).
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 Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School better than Marlpool Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (35.7 vs 6.8 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 Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School and Marlpool Junior School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Retford and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School: 90. Marlpool Junior School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School and Marlpool Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School is 1000th of 1,516 and Marlpool Junior School is 1493rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).