Allenton Primary School vs Shelton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 845 m 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
Shelton Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
194 students
| Measure | Allenton Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Shelton Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1505 of 1,516 | #1017 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15596 of 15,697 | #11274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 268 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.allentonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.sheltoni.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shelton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 5.0).
- •Allenton Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 194.
- •Allenton Primary School is a academy school while Shelton Infant School is a local authority 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 Allenton Primary School better than Shelton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelton Infant School ranks higher (34.8 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 Shelton Infant School?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allenton Primary School: 268. Shelton Infant School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allenton Primary School and Shelton Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Allenton Primary School is 1505th of 1,516 and Shelton Infant School is 1017th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).