Hardwick Primary School vs Normanton House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 969 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwick Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
589 students
Normanton House School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
136 students
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Normanton House School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 1,516 | #45 of 329 |
| National rank | #14362 of 15,697 | #612 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 589 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 589 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 69.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.1% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hardwickprimaryschoolderby.co.uk/ | alakramtrust.org.uk/normantonhouseschool/ |
The verdict
- •Normanton House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 17.5).
- •Hardwick Primary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 136.
- •Hardwick Primary School is a academy school while Normanton House School is a independent 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 Hardwick Primary School better than Normanton House School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanton House School ranks higher (80.1 vs 17.5 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 Hardwick Primary School and Normanton House School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwick Primary School: 589. Normanton House School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwick Primary School and Normanton House School rank in East Midlands?
Hardwick Primary School is 1366th of 1,516 and Normanton House School is 45th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).