Firfield Primary School vs Wilsthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Wilsthorpe School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,236 students
| Measure | Firfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Wilsthorpe School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #547 of 1,516 | #105 of 329 |
| National rank | #6956 of 15,697 | #1286 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 413 | 1,236 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,236 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Derby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.firfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.wilsthorpe.ttct.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilsthorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 54.7).
- •Wilsthorpe School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 413.
- •Firfield Primary School is a local authority school while Wilsthorpe 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 Wilsthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilsthorpe School ranks higher (64.2 vs 54.7 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 Wilsthorpe 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. Wilsthorpe School: 1,236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firfield Primary School and Wilsthorpe School rank in East Midlands?
Firfield Primary School is 547th of 1,516 and Wilsthorpe School is 105th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).