Cromford Church of England Primary School vs Middleton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromford Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Middleton Community Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Cromford Church of England Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Middleton Community Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 1,516 | #183 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11955 of 15,697 | #2655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 28% |
| 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 | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cromfordcofeschool.com/ | www.middleton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Middleton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 31.4).
- •Middleton Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 29%).
- •Middleton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 14%).
- •Middleton Community Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 75.
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 Cromford Church of England Primary School better than Middleton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middleton Community Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 31.4 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 Cromford Church of England Primary School and Middleton Community Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromford Church of England Primary School: 75. Middleton Community Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromford Church of England Primary School and Middleton Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cromford Church of England Primary School is 1106th of 1,516 and Middleton Community Primary School is 183rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).