Draycott Community Primary School vs Shardlow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 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
Shardlow Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
89 students
| Measure | Draycott Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Shardlow Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #697 of 1,516 | #106 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8618 of 15,697 | #1647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 105 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 40.9% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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.shardlowprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shardlow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 47.2).
- •Shardlow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 75%).
- •Shardlow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Draycott Community Primary School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 89.
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 Shardlow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shardlow Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 47.2 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 Shardlow Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Draycott Community Primary School: 105. Shardlow Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Draycott Community Primary School and Shardlow Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Draycott Community Primary School is 697th of 1,516 and Shardlow Primary School is 106th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).