Kirkstone House School vs William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
118 students
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Market Deeping · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Kirkstone House School Peterborough, East Midlands | William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School Market Deeping, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 329 | #744 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4000 of 4,090 | #9011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 190 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 33.7% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Market Deeping |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk | www.williamhildyard.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 7.8).
- •William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 118.
- •Kirkstone House School is a independent school while William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kirkstone House School better than William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (45.3 vs 7.8 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 Kirkstone House School and William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Market Deeping in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkstone House School: 118. William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkstone House School and William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Kirkstone House School is 321st of 329 and William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 744th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).