Hilltop Primary Academy vs St Oswald's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary Academy Ashbourne, East Midlands | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1157 of 1,516 | #595 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,697 | #7517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 126 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.stoswaldsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 29.1).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 126.
- •Hilltop Primary Academy is a academy school while St Oswald's CofE 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 Hilltop Primary Academy better than St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilltop Primary Academy: 126. St Oswald's CofE Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilltop Primary Academy and St Oswald's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hilltop Primary Academy is 1157th of 1,516 and St Oswald's CofE Primary School is 595th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).