Croft Infant School vs St Edward's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 28 km 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
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
| Measure | Croft Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands | St Edward's Church of England Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1344 of 1,516 | #456 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14180 of 15,697 | #5948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 166 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croftinfant.co.uk | www.stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 18.7).
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 St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.5 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 St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Infant School: 166. St Edward's Church of England Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Infant School and St Edward's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Croft Infant School is 1344th of 1,516 and St Edward's Church of England Primary School is 456th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).