Brailsford CofE Primary School vs Mugginton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brailsford CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
150 students
Mugginton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
| Measure | Brailsford CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Mugginton CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #603 of 1,516 | #53 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7569 of 15,697 | #875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 150 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 125% | 138.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 33% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brailsford.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.muggintonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mugginton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 51.9).
- •Mugginton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Mugginton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 6%).
- •Brailsford CofE Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 68.
- •Brailsford CofE Primary School is a academy school while Mugginton CofE Primary 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 Brailsford CofE Primary School better than Mugginton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mugginton CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 51.9 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 Brailsford CofE Primary School and Mugginton CofE Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brailsford CofE Primary School: 150. Mugginton CofE Primary School: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brailsford CofE Primary School and Mugginton CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brailsford CofE Primary School is 603rd of 1,516 and Mugginton CofE Primary School is 53rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).