Arboretum Primary School vs Stafford Leys Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arboretum Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
607 students
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
607 students
| Measure | Arboretum Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Stafford Leys Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,516 | #279 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15632 of 15,697 | #4037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 607 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 607 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 65.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.arboretum.derby.sch.uk/ | www.staffordleys.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Stafford Leys Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 4.3).
- •Stafford Leys Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 29%).
- •Stafford Leys Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Arboretum Primary School better than Stafford Leys Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stafford Leys Community Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 4.3 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 Arboretum Primary School and Stafford Leys Community Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Derby and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arboretum Primary School: 607. Stafford Leys Community Primary School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arboretum Primary School and Stafford Leys Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Arboretum Primary School is 1509th of 1,516 and Stafford Leys Community Primary School is 279th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).