Chaucer Infant School vs Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer Infant School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
188 students
Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
229 students
| Measure | Chaucer Infant School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1331 of 1,516 | #1516 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14058 of 15,697 | #15694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 188 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 68.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 95.4% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chaucer-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.cotmanhayinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chaucer Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.5 vs 1.0).
- •Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 188.
- •Chaucer Infant School is a academy school while Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery 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 Chaucer Infant School better than Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Chaucer Infant School ranks higher (19.5 vs 1.0 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 Chaucer Infant School and Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chaucer Infant School: 188. Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chaucer Infant School and Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Chaucer Infant School is 1331st of 1,516 and Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School is 1516th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).