Ambergate Primary School vs Heage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambergate Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Heage Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Ambergate Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Heage Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #8828 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 79 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | – |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambergateprimaryschool.co.uk | www.heage.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ambergate Primary School is a local authority school while Heage Primary 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 Ambergate Primary School better than Heage Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ambergate Primary School and Heage Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
How do Ambergate Primary School and Heage Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ambergate Primary School is 722nd of 1,516 and Heage Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).