Akaal Primary School vs Cottons Farm Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akaal Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Akaal Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Cottons Farm Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 1,516 | #1483 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6752 of 15,697 | #15439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | 50.7% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.cottonsfarm.theharmonytrust.org |
The verdict
- •Akaal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 7.8).
- •Akaal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 42%).
- •Akaal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Akaal Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 133.
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 Akaal Primary School better than Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Akaal Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 7.8 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 Akaal Primary School and Cottons Farm Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akaal Primary School: 213. Cottons Farm Primary Academy: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akaal Primary School and Cottons Farm Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Akaal Primary School is 531st of 1,516 and Cottons Farm Primary Academy is 1483rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).