Hilltop Primary School vs Lindfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Lindfield Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
656 students
| Measure | Hilltop Primary School Crawley, South East | Lindfield Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #811 of 2,471 | #547 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4512 of 15,697 | #2948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 658 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Crawley | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hilltop-tkat.org | lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lindfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 66.8).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 70%).
- •Lindfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Hilltop Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 656.
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 Primary School better than Lindfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lindfield Primary Academy ranks higher (75.2 vs 66.8 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 Primary School and Lindfield Primary Academy?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilltop Primary School: 658. Lindfield Primary Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilltop Primary School and Lindfield Primary Academy rank in South East?
Hilltop Primary School is 811th of 2,471 and Lindfield Primary Academy is 547th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).