Hipsburn Primary School vs Shilbottle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hipsburn Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Shilbottle Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Hipsburn Primary School Alnwick, North East | Shilbottle Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 811 | #252 of 811 |
| National rank | #2717 of 15,697 | #5024 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 47% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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 | Alnwick | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hipsburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 64.1).
- •Hipsburn Primary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 71.
- •Hipsburn Primary School is a local authority school while Shilbottle Primary 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 Hipsburn Primary School better than Shilbottle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hipsburn Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 64.1 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 Hipsburn Primary School and Shilbottle Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hipsburn Primary School: 102. Shilbottle Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hipsburn Primary School and Shilbottle Primary School rank in North East?
Hipsburn Primary School is 132nd of 811 and Shilbottle Primary School is 252nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).