Cottons Farm Primary Academy vs Normanton House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottons Farm Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
Normanton House School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
136 students
| Measure | Cottons Farm Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Normanton House School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1483 of 1,516 | #45 of 329 |
| National rank | #15439 of 15,697 | #612 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 133 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cottonsfarm.theharmonytrust.org | alakramtrust.org.uk/normantonhouseschool/ |
The verdict
- •Normanton House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 7.8).
- •Normanton House School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 133.
- •Cottons Farm Primary Academy is a academy school while Normanton House School is a independent 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 Cottons Farm Primary Academy better than Normanton House School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanton House School ranks higher (80.1 vs 7.8 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 Cottons Farm Primary Academy and Normanton House School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy: 133. Normanton House School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottons Farm Primary Academy and Normanton House School rank in East Midlands?
Cottons Farm Primary Academy is 1483rd of 1,516 and Normanton House School is 45th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).