Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School vs Hill Top Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
Hill Top Primary Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #170 of 1,636 | #86 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2027 of 15,697 | #912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 133 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 20% |
| 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 | Batley | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hangingheaton.co.uk/ | www.hilltopprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hill Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 80.8).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 75%).
- •Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 20%).
- •Hill Top Primary Academy is the larger school with 223 students compared with 133.
- •Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Hill Top Primary Academy 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 Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School better than Hill Top Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill Top Primary Academy ranks higher (89.1 vs 80.8 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 Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Hill Top Primary Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Batley and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: 133. Hill Top Primary Academy: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Hill Top Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 170th of 1,636 and Hill Top Primary Academy is 86th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).