Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School vs St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
153 students
| Measure | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Downham Market, East of England | St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #664 of 1,872 | #277 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5448 of 15,697 | #2157 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 404 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 3.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Downham Market | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/ | sma.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 61.9).
- •St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 71%).
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 153.
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is a local authority school while St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary 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 Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School better than St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 61.9 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 Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Downham Market and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School: 404. St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is 664th of 1,872 and St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy is 277th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).