Highbank Primary and Nursery School vs Old Hall Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
250 students
Old Hall Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Highbank Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Old Hall Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #683 of 1,516 | #249 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8490 of 15,697 | #3613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highbankpriandnursery.co.uk | thelearnerstrust.org/old-hall-juniors/ |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 47.7).
- •Old Hall Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •Old Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
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 Highbank Primary and Nursery School better than Old Hall Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Junior School ranks higher (71.6 vs 47.7 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 Highbank Primary and Nursery School and Old Hall Junior School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School: 250. Old Hall Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbank Primary and Nursery School and Old Hall Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Highbank Primary and Nursery School is 683rd of 1,516 and Old Hall Junior School is 249th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).