Cliffedale Primary School vs Pottery Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffedale Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
Pottery Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
| Measure | Cliffedale Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Pottery Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #789 of 1,516 | #1365 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9388 of 15,697 | #14349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 284 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Grantham | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cliffedale.org | www.pottery.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cliffedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 17.6).
- •Cliffedale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 23%).
- •Cliffedale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Pottery Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 284.
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 Cliffedale Primary School better than Pottery Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cliffedale Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 17.6 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 Cliffedale Primary School and Pottery Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cliffedale Primary School: 284. Pottery Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cliffedale Primary School and Pottery Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cliffedale Primary School is 789th of 1,516 and Pottery Primary School is 1365th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).