Horsley Woodhouse Primary School vs Kilburn Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Kilburn Junior School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
150 students
| Measure | Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Kilburn Junior School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,516 | #827 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10144 of 15,697 | #9691 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 95 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.horsleywoodhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.kilburnjunior.school/ |
The verdict
- •Kilburn Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 40.0).
- •Kilburn Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •Horsley Woodhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Kilburn Junior School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 95.
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 Horsley Woodhouse Primary School better than Kilburn Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Kilburn Junior School ranks higher (42.1 vs 40.0 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 Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and Kilburn Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School: 95. Kilburn Junior School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and Kilburn Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School is 880th of 1,516 and Kilburn Junior School is 827th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).