Sir Edmund Hillary Academy vs Sparken Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
Sparken Hill Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
556 students
| Measure | Sir Edmund Hillary Academy Worksop, East Midlands | Sparken Hill Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #929 of 1,516 | #1053 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10519 of 15,697 | #11554 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 345 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 556 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.sparkenhillacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 33.4).
- •Sparken Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 60%).
- •Sir Edmund Hillary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Sparken Hill Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 345.
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 Sir Edmund Hillary Academy better than Sparken Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Edmund Hillary Academy ranks higher (38.3 vs 33.4 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Academy and Sparken Hill Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy: 345. Sparken Hill Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Edmund Hillary Academy and Sparken Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is 929th of 1,516 and Sparken Hill Academy is 1053rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).