Frodsham Primary Academy vs Hillview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frodsham Primary Academy
Frodsham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
Hillview Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Frodsham Primary Academy Frodsham, North West | Hillview Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #706 of 2,286 | #1324 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5878 of 15,697 | #10355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 45.8% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 60.2% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Frodsham | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.frodshamprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Frodsham Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 39.0).
- •Frodsham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 54%).
- •Frodsham Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Hillview Primary School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 80.
- •Frodsham Primary Academy is a academy school while Hillview 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 Frodsham Primary Academy better than Hillview Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Frodsham Primary Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 39.0 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 Frodsham Primary Academy and Hillview Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Frodsham and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frodsham Primary Academy: 80. Hillview Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frodsham Primary Academy and Hillview Primary School rank in North West?
Frodsham Primary Academy is 706th of 2,286 and Hillview Primary School is 1324th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).