Prospect Hill Junior School vs Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Hill Junior School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
| Measure | Prospect Hill Junior School Worksop, East Midlands | Sir Edmund Hillary Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 1,516 | #929 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8291 of 15,697 | #10519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 226 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.prospecthill-jun.notts.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Hill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 38.3).
- •Prospect Hill Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 60%).
- •Prospect Hill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is the larger school with 345 students compared with 226.
- •Prospect Hill Junior School is a local authority school while Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is a academy 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 Prospect Hill Junior School better than Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Prospect Hill Junior School ranks higher (48.7 vs 38.3 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 Prospect Hill Junior School and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prospect Hill Junior School: 226. Sir Edmund Hillary Academy: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prospect Hill Junior School and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Prospect Hill Junior School is 664th of 1,516 and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is 929th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).