Heather Primary School vs Ibstock Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heather Primary School
Coalville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
Ibstock Junior School
Ibstock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
290 students
| Measure | Heather Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | Ibstock Junior School Ibstock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #777 of 1,516 | #908 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9339 of 15,697 | #10321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 115 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 1% |
| 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 | Coalville | Ibstock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heather.leics.sch.uk/ | www.ibstockjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heather Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 39.2).
- •Ibstock Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Heather Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •Ibstock Junior School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 115.
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 Heather Primary School better than Ibstock Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Heather Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 39.2 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 Heather Primary School and Ibstock Junior School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Ibstock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heather Primary School: 115. Ibstock Junior School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heather Primary School and Ibstock Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Heather Primary School is 777th of 1,516 and Ibstock Junior School is 908th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).