Abacus Primary School vs Hilltop Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abacus Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Hilltop Junior School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Abacus Primary School Wickford, East of England | Hilltop Junior School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 1,872 | #801 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5413 of 15,697 | #6668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 413 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Wickford | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abacusprimaryschool.co.uk | www.hearts-hilltopjun.uk |
The verdict
- •Abacus Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 56.1).
- •Hilltop Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •Abacus Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Abacus Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 352.
- •Abacus Primary School is a local authority school while Hilltop Junior School 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 Abacus Primary School better than Hilltop Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Abacus Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 56.1 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 Abacus Primary School and Hilltop Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wickford and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abacus Primary School: 413. Hilltop Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abacus Primary School and Hilltop Junior School rank in East of England?
Abacus Primary School is 660th of 1,872 and Hilltop Junior School is 801st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).