Cavendish Close Infant School vs Granby Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Close Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
287 students
Granby Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
286 students
| Measure | Cavendish Close Infant School Derby, East Midlands | Granby Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,516 | #1380 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9848 of 15,697 | #14491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 287 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cavclosei.derby.sch.uk | www.granbyjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Close Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 16.6).
- •Cavendish Close Infant School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 286.
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 Cavendish Close Infant School better than Granby Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cavendish Close Infant School ranks higher (41.3 vs 16.6 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 Cavendish Close Infant School and Granby Junior School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Close Infant School: 287. Granby Junior School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Close Infant School and Granby Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Close Infant School is 843rd of 1,516 and Granby Junior School is 1380th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).