Hillocks Primary Academy vs Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillocks Primary Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
| Measure | Hillocks Primary Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 1,516 | #1399 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14578 of 15,697 | #14641 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 271 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 271 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.priestsicprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (15.9 vs 15.4).
- •Priestsic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (42% vs 32%).
- •Hillocks Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 271.
- •Hillocks Primary Academy is a academy school while Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Hillocks Primary Academy better than Priestsic Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillocks Primary Academy and Priestsic Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillocks Primary Academy: 271. Priestsic Primary and Nursery School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillocks Primary Academy and Priestsic Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Hillocks Primary Academy is 1394th of 1,516 and Priestsic Primary and Nursery School is 1399th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).