Howitt Primary Community School vs Langley Mill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howitt Primary Community School
Heanor · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
Langley Mill Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
297 students
| Measure | Howitt Primary Community School Heanor, East Midlands | Langley Mill Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1129 of 1,516 | #1107 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12184 of 15,697 | #11960 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 350 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 58% |
| 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 | Heanor | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.howittprimary.org.uk/ | www.langleymillacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley Mill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.4 vs 30.1).
- •Langley Mill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •Howitt Primary Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Howitt Primary Community School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 297.
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 Howitt Primary Community School better than Langley Mill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Langley Mill Academy ranks higher (31.4 vs 30.1 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 Howitt Primary Community School and Langley Mill Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Heanor and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howitt Primary Community School: 350. Langley Mill Academy: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howitt Primary Community School and Langley Mill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Howitt Primary Community School is 1129th of 1,516 and Langley Mill Academy is 1107th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).