Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School vs The Meadow Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Towcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
The Meadow Community Primary School
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
429 students
| Measure | Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | The Meadow Community Primary School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 1,516 | #332 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1252 of 15,697 | #4576 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 12% |
| 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 | Towcester | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nicholashawksmooracademy.com | www.meadowcommunity.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 66.5).
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 71%).
- •Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 12%).
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 Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School better than The Meadow Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 66.5 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 Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School and The Meadow Community Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School: 429. The Meadow Community Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School and The Meadow Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is 84th of 1,516 and The Meadow Community Primary School is 332nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).