Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy vs Littleover Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 731 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
182 students
Littleover Community School
Derby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,828 students
| Measure | Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Derby, East Midlands | Littleover Community School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #946 of 1,516 | #47 of 329 |
| National rank | #10654 of 15,697 | #628 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 182 | 1,828 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 1,828 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.carlyle.theharmonytrust.org | www.littleover.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Littleover Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 37.7).
- •Littleover Community School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 182.
- •Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Littleover Community 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 Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy better than Littleover Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Littleover Community School ranks higher (79.7 vs 37.7 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 Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy and Littleover Community School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy: 182. Littleover Community School: 1,828. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy and Littleover Community School rank in East Midlands?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is 946th of 1,516 and Littleover Community School is 47th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).