Holbrook Church of England Primary School vs Milford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Milford Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
80 students
| Measure | Holbrook Church of England Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Milford Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 1,516 | #423 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #466 of 15,697 | #5615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 134 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 0% |
| 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holbrookceprimary.co.uk/ | www.milfordprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 61.2).
- •Holbrook Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 77%).
- •Holbrook Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
- •Holbrook Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 80.
- •Holbrook Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Milford 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 Holbrook Church of England Primary School better than Milford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holbrook Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.3 vs 61.2 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 Holbrook Church of England Primary School and Milford Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Church of England Primary School: 134. Milford Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Church of England Primary School and Milford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Holbrook Church of England Primary School is 21st of 1,516 and Milford Primary School is 423rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).