Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School vs Kirkstead Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 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
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Pinxton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | Kirkstead Junior Academy Pinxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1231 of 1,516 | #134 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13024 of 15,697 | #2005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 313 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 36% |
| 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 | Pinxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | hollyhillnotts.secure-primarysite.net/ | www.pvacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkstead Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 25.8).
- •Kirkstead Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 51%).
- •Kirkstead Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 4%).
- •Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 216.
- •Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Kirkstead Junior Academy 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 Kirkstead Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkstead Junior Academy ranks higher (81.0 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 Kirkstead Junior Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Pinxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School: 313. Kirkstead Junior Academy: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School and Kirkstead Junior Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is 1231st of 1,516 and Kirkstead Junior Academy is 134th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).