Alvaston Infant and Nursery School vs Oakwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 824 m 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
Oakwood Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
| Measure | Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands | Oakwood Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #964 of 1,516 | #997 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10818 of 15,697 | #11091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 348 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 128.9% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | www.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alvaston Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 35.8).
- •Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 340.
- •Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Oakwood Junior School 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 Oakwood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Alvaston Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (36.9 vs 35.8 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 Alvaston Infant and Nursery School and Oakwood Junior School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School: 348. Oakwood Junior School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alvaston Infant and Nursery School and Oakwood Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School is 964th of 1,516 and Oakwood Junior School is 997th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).