Heath Fields Primary School vs The Mease Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 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
The Mease Spencer Academy
Hilton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Heath Fields Primary School Derby, East Midlands | The Mease Spencer Academy Hilton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1359 of 1,516 | #439 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14281 of 15,697 | #5776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| 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 | Derby | Hilton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heathfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | themeasespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Mease Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 18.0).
- •The Mease Spencer Academy is the larger school with 202 students compared with 185.
- •Heath Fields Primary School is a local authority school while The Mease 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 The Mease Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Mease Spencer Academy ranks higher (60.4 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 The Mease Spencer Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Derby and Hilton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Fields Primary School: 185. The Mease Spencer Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Fields Primary School and The Mease Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Heath Fields Primary School is 1359th of 1,516 and The Mease Spencer Academy is 439th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).