Allenton Primary School vs Ashwood Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allenton Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
659 students
| Measure | Allenton Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Ashwood Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1505 of 1,516 | #1049 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15596 of 15,697 | #11542 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 659 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 659 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 63.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.allentonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | ashwoodspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 5.0).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 32%).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy is the larger school with 659 students compared with 268.
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 Allenton Primary School better than Ashwood Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ashwood Spencer Academy ranks higher (33.4 vs 5.0 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 Allenton Primary School and Ashwood Spencer Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allenton Primary School: 268. Ashwood Spencer Academy: 659. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allenton Primary School and Ashwood Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Allenton Primary School is 1505th of 1,516 and Ashwood Spencer Academy is 1049th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).