Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy vs Ridgeway Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
Ridgeway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
229 students
| Measure | Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Derby, East Midlands | Ridgeway Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #946 of 1,516 | #790 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10654 of 15,697 | #9402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 182 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.carlyle.theharmonytrust.org | www.ridgewayinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 37.7).
- •Ridgeway Infant School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 182.
- •Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Ridgeway Infant 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 Ridgeway Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Infant School ranks higher (43.5 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 Ridgeway Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy: 182. Ridgeway Infant School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy and Ridgeway Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is 946th of 1,516 and Ridgeway Infant School is 790th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).