Hilltop Infant School vs Wickford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Infant School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
237 students
Wickford Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Hilltop Infant School Wickford, East of England | Wickford Primary School Wickford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 1,872 | #1444 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1484 of 15,697 | #12010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 237 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wickford | Wickford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hearts-hilltopinf.uk | wickfordprimary.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 31.2).
- •Wickford Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 237.
- •Hilltop Infant School is a academy school while Wickford Primary School is a local authority 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 Hilltop Infant School better than Wickford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hilltop Infant School ranks higher (84.6 vs 31.2 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 Hilltop Infant School and Wickford Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wickford and Wickford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilltop Infant School: 237. Wickford Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilltop Infant School and Wickford Primary School rank in East of England?
Hilltop Infant School is 195th of 1,872 and Wickford Primary School is 1444th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).