Field House Infant School vs Ladywood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field House Infant School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
Ladywood Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
305 students
| Measure | Field House Infant School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Ladywood Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 1,516 | #913 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11812 of 15,697 | #10357 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 113% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fieldhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.ladywoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ladywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 32.1).
- •Ladywood Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 201.
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 Field House Infant School better than Ladywood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ladywood Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 32.1 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 Field House Infant School and Ladywood Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Field House Infant School: 201. Ladywood Primary School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Field House Infant School and Ladywood Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Field House Infant School is 1093rd of 1,516 and Ladywood Primary School is 913th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).