Heather Primary School vs Ibstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 School
Ibstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
689 students
| Measure | Heather Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | Ibstock School Ibstock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #777 of 1,516 | #189 of 329 |
| National rank | #9339 of 15,697 | #2355 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 115 | 689 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 689 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coalville | Ibstock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heather.leics.sch.uk/ | www.ibstockschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heather Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 41.9).
- •Ibstock School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 115.
- •Heather Primary School is a local authority school while Ibstock School 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 Heather Primary School better than Ibstock School?
On the Success Index (England), Heather Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 41.9 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 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 School: 689. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heather Primary School and Ibstock School rank in East Midlands?
Heather Primary School is 777th of 1,516 and Ibstock School is 189th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).