Ash Croft Primary Academy vs Gayton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students
Gayton Junior School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | Ash Croft Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Gayton Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,516 | #311 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15211 of 15,697 | #4366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 208 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org | www.gaytonj.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gayton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 10.4).
- •Gayton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 41%).
- •Gayton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Gayton Junior School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 208.
- •Ash Croft Primary Academy is a academy school while Gayton Junior School is a local authority 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 Ash Croft Primary Academy better than Gayton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Gayton Junior School ranks higher (67.5 vs 10.4 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 Ash Croft Primary Academy and Gayton Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Croft Primary Academy: 208. Gayton Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Croft Primary Academy and Gayton Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Ash Croft Primary Academy is 1452nd of 1,516 and Gayton Junior School is 311th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).