Hathern Church of England Primary School vs Spire Nursery and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hathern Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
180 students
| Measure | Hathern Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Spire Nursery and Infant School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,516 | #1498 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4886 of 15,697 | #15541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Loughborough | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hathernprimary.org/ | www.spire-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hathern Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 6.2).
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 Hathern Church of England Primary School better than Spire Nursery and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hathern Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 6.2 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 Hathern Church of England Primary School and Spire Nursery and Infant School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hathern Church of England Primary School: 180. Spire Nursery and Infant School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hathern Church of England Primary School and Spire Nursery and Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Hathern Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,516 and Spire Nursery and Infant School is 1498th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).