Kirk Hallam Community Academy vs Scargill CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
709 students
Scargill CofE Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Kirk Hallam Community Academy Ilkeston, East Midlands | Scargill CofE Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 329 | #1327 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3635 of 4,090 | #14037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 709 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 709 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirkhallamacademy.co.uk | www.scargill.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Scargill CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.7 vs 18.7).
- •Kirk Hallam Community Academy is the larger school with 709 students compared with 279.
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 Kirk Hallam Community Academy better than Scargill CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scargill CofE Primary School ranks higher (19.7 vs 18.7 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 Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Scargill CofE Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy: 709. Scargill CofE Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Hallam Community Academy and Scargill CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kirk Hallam Community Academy is 297th of 329 and Scargill CofE Primary School is 1327th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).