Duffield the Meadows Primary School vs The Ecclesbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 486 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
260 students
The Ecclesbourne School
Belper · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,604 students
| Measure | Duffield the Meadows Primary School Belper, East Midlands | The Ecclesbourne School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,516 | #18 of 329 |
| National rank | #2463 of 15,697 | #276 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 260 | 1,604 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 1,604 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.1 |
| town | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.duffieldmeadows.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ecclesbourne School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 78.0).
- •The Ecclesbourne School is the larger school with 1,604 students compared with 260.
- •Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a local authority school while The Ecclesbourne 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 Duffield the Meadows Primary School better than The Ecclesbourne School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ecclesbourne School ranks higher (89.7 vs 78.0 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 Duffield the Meadows Primary School and The Ecclesbourne School?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duffield the Meadows Primary School: 260. The Ecclesbourne School: 1,604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duffield the Meadows Primary School and The Ecclesbourne School rank in East Midlands?
Duffield the Meadows Primary School is 163rd of 1,516 and The Ecclesbourne School is 18th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).