Dronfield Stonelow Junior School vs Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
139 students
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
139 students
| Measure | Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands | Melbourne Infant & Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,516 | #217 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6684 of 15,697 | #3143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dronfieldstonelow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 56.0).
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 Stonelow Junior School better than Melbourne Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (74.1 vs 56.0 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 Dronfield Stonelow Junior School and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School: 139. Melbourne Infant & Nursery School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dronfield Stonelow Junior School and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School is 521st of 1,516 and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is 217th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).