Hopping Hill Primary School vs Mayflower Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopping Hill Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
Mayflower Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Hopping Hill Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Mayflower Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #932 of 1,516 | #927 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10537 of 15,697 | #10514 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Northampton | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hoppinghillprimary.co.uk | www.mayflower.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.2 vs 38.3).
- •Mayflower Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Hopping Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Mayflower Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 Hopping Hill Primary School better than Mayflower Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hopping Hill Primary School and Mayflower Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopping Hill Primary School: 423. Mayflower Primary School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopping Hill Primary School and Mayflower Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hopping Hill Primary School is 932nd of 1,516 and Mayflower Primary School is 927th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).