Ashgate Primary School vs Markeaton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashgate Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
Markeaton Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Ashgate Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Markeaton Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1445 of 1,516 | #654 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15131 of 15,697 | #8136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 313 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.ashgate.derby.sch.uk | www.markeaton.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Markeaton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 11.1).
- •Markeaton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 38%).
- •Markeaton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Markeaton Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 313.
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 Ashgate Primary School better than Markeaton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Markeaton Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 11.1 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 Ashgate Primary School and Markeaton Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashgate Primary School: 313. Markeaton Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashgate Primary School and Markeaton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashgate Primary School is 1445th of 1,516 and Markeaton Primary School is 654th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).