Hugglescote Community Primary School vs Ibstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugglescote Community Primary School
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
Ibstock School
Ibstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
689 students
| Measure | Hugglescote Community Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | Ibstock School Ibstock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 1,516 | #189 of 329 |
| National rank | #4108 of 15,697 | #2355 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 533 | 689 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 689 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coalville | Ibstock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hugglescote.leics.sch.uk | www.ibstockschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hugglescote Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 41.9).
- •Ibstock School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 533.
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 Hugglescote Community Primary School better than Ibstock School?
On the Success Index (England), Hugglescote Community Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 41.9 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 Hugglescote Community Primary School and Ibstock School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Ibstock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugglescote Community Primary School: 533. Ibstock School: 689. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugglescote Community Primary School and Ibstock School rank in East Midlands?
Hugglescote Community Primary School is 289th of 1,516 and Ibstock School is 189th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).