Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery vs Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Southsea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea, South East | Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2192 of 2,471 | #1299 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13384 of 15,697 | #7410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Southsea | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottagegrove.co.uk/ | www.hillcroftschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 23.9).
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 53%).
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery better than Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (52.7 vs 23.9 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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Southsea and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery: 462. Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is 2192nd of 2,471 and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is 1299th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).