Barley Croft Primary School vs Etwall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Croft Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Etwall Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | Barley Croft Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Etwall Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1420 of 1,516 | #263 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14836 of 15,697 | #3742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 324 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Leicester | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barleycroft.leicester.sch.uk/ | etwall-primary.eschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Etwall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 13.7).
- •Etwall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 49%).
- •Etwall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Barley Croft Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 323.
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 Barley Croft Primary School better than Etwall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Etwall Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 13.7 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 Barley Croft Primary School and Etwall Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Croft Primary School: 324. Etwall Primary School: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Croft Primary School and Etwall Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barley Croft Primary School is 1420th of 1,516 and Etwall Primary School is 263rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).