Larklands Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ilkeston, East Midlands DE7 5DR · Derbyshire
#1203 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#12748 of 15,697 nationally
About Larklands Infant School
Larklands Infant School is a local authority primary located in Ilkeston, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 145 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 27.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1203rd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 145; capacity filled 81%.
There are 23 schools in Ilkeston; Larklands Infant School ranks 14th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Larklands Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 145
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Larklands Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kensington Junior Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
178 students · 533 m away
Chaucer Infant School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
188 students · 598 m away
Chaucer Junior School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students · 751 m away
Field House Infant School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
201 students · 853 m away
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students · 1.1 km away
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
984 students · 1.3 km away
Hallam Fields Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students · 1.4 km away
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
288 students · 1.7 km away
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Ilkeston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
709 students · 1.8 km away
Granby Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
286 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Curzon CofE Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
Eureka Primary School
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144 students
Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Hope Valley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
St George's Church of England Aided Primary School
Stamford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Stickney Church of England Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
Marsh Lane Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Larklands Infant School a good school?
Larklands Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 27.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1203 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Larklands Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Larklands Infant School ranks #1203 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #12748 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Larklands Infant School?
Larklands Infant School had 145 students in 2025.
Is Larklands Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Larklands Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Larklands Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Larklands Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.