Hillside Primary and Nursery School vs Leen Mills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Leen Mills Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Leen Mills Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 1,516 | #1143 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6270 of 15,697 | #12285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hillsideprimary.com | www.leenmillsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 29.6).
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 49%).
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 342.
- •Hillside Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Leen Mills Primary 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 Hillside Primary and Nursery School better than Leen Mills Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (58.0 vs 29.6 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 Hillside Primary and Nursery School and Leen Mills Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary and Nursery School: 456. Leen Mills Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary and Nursery School and Leen Mills Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hillside Primary and Nursery School is 480th of 1,516 and Leen Mills Primary School is 1143rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).