Heather Primary School vs St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
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
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
Ibstock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
203 students
| Measure | Heather Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock Ibstock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #777 of 1,516 | #155 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9339 of 15,697 | #2371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 115 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.stdenysinfantschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 43.7).
- •St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is the larger school with 203 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 St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock?
On the Success Index (England), St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock ranks higher (78.6 vs 43.7 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 St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock?
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. St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heather Primary School and St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock rank in East Midlands?
Heather Primary School is 777th of 1,516 and St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is 155th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).