Cotmanhay Junior School vs Shelton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotmanhay Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
273 students
Shelton Junior School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
270 students
| Measure | Cotmanhay Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Shelton Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1306 of 1,516 | #1409 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13852 of 15,697 | #14745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 273 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 70.3% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 1% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cotmanhay-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cotmanhay Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.8 vs 14.6).
- •Shelton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 38%).
- •Cotmanhay Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 1%).
- •Cotmanhay Junior School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 270.
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 Cotmanhay Junior School better than Shelton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cotmanhay Junior School ranks higher (20.8 vs 14.6 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 Cotmanhay Junior School and Shelton Junior School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotmanhay Junior School: 273. Shelton Junior School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotmanhay Junior School and Shelton Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Cotmanhay Junior School is 1306th of 1,516 and Shelton Junior School is 1409th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).