Draycott Community Primary School vs Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Draycott Community Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
105 students
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Draycott Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #697 of 1,516 | #975 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8618 of 15,697 | #10935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 105 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 40.9% | 56.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.draycottprimary.co.uk | www.risley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Draycott Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 36.5).
- •Draycott Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •Draycott Community Primary School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 75.
- •Draycott Community Primary School is a academy school while Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a local authority 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 Draycott Community Primary School better than Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Draycott Community Primary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 36.5 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 Draycott Community Primary School and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Draycott Community Primary School: 105. Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Draycott Community Primary School and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Draycott Community Primary School is 697th of 1,516 and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is 975th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).