Hilltop Primary Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Primary Academy
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,276 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary Academy Ashbourne, East Midlands | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1157 of 1,516 | #108 of 329 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,697 | #1299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 126 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 29.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 126.
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 Hilltop Primary Academy better than Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ranks higher (63.9 vs 29.1 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 Hilltop Primary Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilltop Primary Academy: 126. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilltop Primary Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Hilltop Primary Academy is 1157th of 1,516 and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 108th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).