Chaucer Junior School vs Cotmanhay Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer Junior School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
233 students
Cotmanhay Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
273 students
| Measure | Chaucer Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Cotmanhay Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,516 | #1306 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8832 of 15,697 | #13852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 233 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 70.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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.chaucerjunior.org.uk/ | www.cotmanhay-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chaucer Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 20.8).
- •Chaucer Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •Chaucer Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Cotmanhay Junior School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 233.
- •Chaucer Junior School is a academy school while Cotmanhay Junior 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 Junior School better than Cotmanhay Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chaucer Junior School ranks higher (46.2 vs 20.8 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 Junior School and Cotmanhay Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chaucer Junior School: 233. Cotmanhay Junior School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chaucer Junior School and Cotmanhay Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Chaucer Junior School is 723rd of 1,516 and Cotmanhay Junior School is 1306th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).