Croft Infant School vs Leys Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 978 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Infant School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students
Leys Junior School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
| Measure | Croft Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands | Leys Junior School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1344 of 1,516 | #1229 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14180 of 15,697 | #13010 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 166 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croftinfant.co.uk | www.leysjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leys Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 18.7).
- •Croft Infant School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 160.
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 Croft Infant School better than Leys Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Leys Junior School ranks higher (25.9 vs 18.7 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 Croft Infant School and Leys Junior School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Infant School: 166. Leys Junior School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Infant School and Leys Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Croft Infant School is 1344th of 1,516 and Leys Junior School is 1229th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).