Clifton CofE Primary School vs Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
107 students
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,276 students
| Measure | Clifton CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 1,516 | #108 of 329 |
| National rank | #2164 of 15,697 | #1299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 107 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Ashbourne | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clifton.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clifton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 63.9).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 107.
- •Clifton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Elizabeth's Grammar 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 Clifton CofE Primary School better than Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 63.9 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 Clifton CofE Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton CofE Primary School: 107. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton CofE Primary School and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Clifton CofE Primary School is 144th of 1,516 and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 108th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).