Dronfield Junior School vs Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
| Measure | Dronfield Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands | Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,516 | #807 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8593 of 15,697 | #9552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 319 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Dronfield | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dronfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stcuthberts.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dronfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 42.8).
- •Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Dronfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 319.
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 Dronfield Junior School better than Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dronfield Junior School ranks higher (47.3 vs 42.8 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 Dronfield Junior School and Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Junior School: 319. Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Junior School and Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Junior School is 694th of 1,516 and Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is 807th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).