Dallimore Primary & Nursery School vs Ladywood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 600 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Ladywood Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
305 students
| Measure | Dallimore Primary & Nursery School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Ladywood Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1161 of 1,516 | #913 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12408 of 15,697 | #10357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 360 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dallimore.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.ladywoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ladywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 29.0).
- •Dallimore Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Ladywood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 305.
- •Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Ladywood Primary School is a academy 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 Dallimore Primary & Nursery School better than Ladywood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ladywood Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 29.0 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 Dallimore Primary & Nursery School and Ladywood Primary School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School: 360. Ladywood Primary School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dallimore Primary & Nursery School and Ladywood Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dallimore Primary & Nursery School is 1161st of 1,516 and Ladywood Primary School is 913th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).