Hodthorpe Primary School vs Sparken Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodthorpe Primary School
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
Sparken Hill Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
556 students
| Measure | Hodthorpe Primary School Worksop, East Midlands | Sparken Hill Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #566 of 1,516 | #1053 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,697 | #11554 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 99 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 556 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org/hps | www.sparkenhillacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Hodthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 33.4).
- •Hodthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 62%).
- •Sparken Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Sparken Hill Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 99.
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 Hodthorpe Primary School better than Sparken Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hodthorpe Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 33.4 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 Hodthorpe Primary School and Sparken Hill Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodthorpe Primary School: 99. Sparken Hill Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodthorpe Primary School and Sparken Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hodthorpe Primary School is 566th of 1,516 and Sparken Hill Academy is 1053rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).