Duffield the Meadows Primary School vs William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 663 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
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
| Measure | Duffield the Meadows Primary School Belper, East Midlands | William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,516 | #37 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2463 of 15,697 | #602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.duffieldmeadows.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 78.0).
- •William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 74%).
- •William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Duffield the Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 244.
- •Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a local authority school while William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary 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 William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.9 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 William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School?
About 663 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. William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duffield the Meadows Primary School and William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Duffield the Meadows Primary School is 163rd of 1,516 and William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School is 37th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).