Heathfield Primary and Nursery School vs Spinney Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
704 students
Spinney Hill Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
| Measure | Heathfield Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Spinney Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 1,516 | #458 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14213 of 15,697 | #5970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 704 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heathfieldprimary.org.uk | www.spinneyhill.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Spinney Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 18.5).
- •Spinney Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Spinney Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Heathfield Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 687.
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 Heathfield Primary and Nursery School better than Spinney Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Spinney Hill Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 18.5 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 Heathfield Primary and Nursery School and Spinney Hill Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School: 704. Spinney Hill Primary School: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Primary and Nursery School and Spinney Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Heathfield Primary and Nursery School is 1350th of 1,516 and Spinney Hill Primary School is 458th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).