Heath Fields Primary School vs Hilton Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Fields Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Hilton Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
548 students
| Measure | Heath Fields Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Hilton Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1359 of 1,516 | #402 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14281 of 15,697 | #5344 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 548 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 548 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 66.1% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.heathfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | hiltonspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hilton Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 18.0).
- •Hilton Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 44%).
- •Hilton Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Hilton Spencer Academy is the larger school with 548 students compared with 185.
- •Heath Fields Primary School is a local authority school while Hilton Spencer Academy is a academy 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 Heath Fields Primary School better than Hilton Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hilton Spencer Academy ranks higher (62.4 vs 18.0 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 Heath Fields Primary School and Hilton Spencer Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Fields Primary School: 185. Hilton Spencer Academy: 548. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Fields Primary School and Hilton Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Heath Fields Primary School is 1359th of 1,516 and Hilton Spencer Academy is 402nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).