Firfield Primary School vs Sawley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firfield Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
Sawley Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | Firfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Sawley Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 1,516 | #832 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6956 of 15,697 | #9739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 413 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Derby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.firfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.sawleyjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Firfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 41.9).
- •Firfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Firfield Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 295.
- •Firfield Primary School is a local authority school while Sawley Junior 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 Firfield Primary School better than Sawley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Firfield Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 41.9 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 Firfield Primary School and Sawley Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firfield Primary School: 413. Sawley Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firfield Primary School and Sawley Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Firfield Primary School is 547th of 1,516 and Sawley Junior School is 832nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).