Ambergate Primary School vs St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 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
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Ambergate Primary School Belper, East Midlands | St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,516 | #467 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8828 of 15,697 | #6104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 79 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ambergateprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stelizabethsbelper.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 46.2).
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Ambergate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 167 students compared with 79.
- •Ambergate Primary School is a local authority school while St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary 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 Ambergate Primary School better than St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 46.2 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 Ambergate Primary School and St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ambergate Primary School: 79. St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ambergate Primary School and St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ambergate Primary School is 722nd of 1,516 and St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 467th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).