Huttoft Primary & Nursery School vs Ranskill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Ranskill Primary School
Retford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
| Measure | Huttoft Primary & Nursery School Alford, East Midlands | Ranskill Primary School Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1191 of 1,516 | #54 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12656 of 15,697 | #877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 33% |
| 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 | Alford | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.huttoft.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.ranskillprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ranskill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 27.8).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Ranskill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
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 Huttoft Primary & Nursery School better than Ranskill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ranskill Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 27.8 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 Huttoft Primary & Nursery School and Ranskill Primary School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Alford and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School: 147. Ranskill Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huttoft Primary & Nursery School and Ranskill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School is 1191st of 1,516 and Ranskill Primary School is 54th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).