Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School vs Kirkby Woodhouse School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
Kirkby Woodhouse School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Kirkby Woodhouse School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1231 of 1,516 | #559 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13024 of 15,697 | #7080 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | hollyhillnotts.secure-primarysite.net/ | www.kirkbywoodhouse.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkby Woodhouse School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 25.8).
- •Kirkby Woodhouse School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Kirkby Woodhouse School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Kirkby Woodhouse School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 313.
- •Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Kirkby Woodhouse School is a academy 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 Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School better than Kirkby Woodhouse School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkby Woodhouse School ranks higher (54.1 vs 25.8 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 Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School and Kirkby Woodhouse School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School: 313. Kirkby Woodhouse School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School and Kirkby Woodhouse School rank in East Midlands?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is 1231st of 1,516 and Kirkby Woodhouse School is 559th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).