Charlotte Nursery and Infant School vs Chaucer Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
288 students
Chaucer Junior School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
| Measure | Charlotte Nursery and Infant School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Chaucer Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1070 of 1,516 | #723 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11649 of 15,697 | #8832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 288 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charlotte-school.co.uk | www.chaucerjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chaucer Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 32.9).
- •Charlotte Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 233.
- •Charlotte Nursery and Infant School is a local authority school while Chaucer Junior School is a academy 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 Charlotte Nursery and Infant School better than Chaucer Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chaucer Junior School ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.9 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 Charlotte Nursery and Infant School and Chaucer Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School: 288. Chaucer Junior School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlotte Nursery and Infant School and Chaucer Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Charlotte Nursery and Infant School is 1070th of 1,516 and Chaucer Junior School is 723rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).