Alvaston Infant and Nursery School vs Clover Leys Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
348 students
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
| Measure | Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands | Clover Leys Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #964 of 1,516 | #907 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10818 of 15,697 | #10318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 348 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 128.9% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.alvastoni.derby.sch.uk | cloverleysspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Clover Leys Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 36.9).
- •Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 135.
- •Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Clover Leys Spencer 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 Alvaston Infant and Nursery School better than Clover Leys Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Clover Leys Spencer Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 36.9 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 Alvaston Infant and Nursery School and Clover Leys Spencer Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School: 348. Clover Leys Spencer Academy: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alvaston Infant and Nursery School and Clover Leys Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is 964th of 1,516 and Clover Leys Spencer Academy is 907th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).