Friesland School vs Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 886 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friesland School
Sandiacre · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,120 students
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Friesland School Sandiacre, East Midlands | Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 329 | #975 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2441 of 4,090 | #10935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,120 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,120 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 56.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.7 | – |
| town | Sandiacre | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.friesland.ttct.co.uk | www.risley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Friesland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 36.5).
- •Friesland School is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 75.
- •Friesland School is a academy school while Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is a local authority 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 Friesland School better than Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Friesland School ranks higher (40.4 vs 36.5 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 Friesland School and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Sandiacre and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friesland School: 1,120. Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friesland School and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Friesland School is 192nd of 329 and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School is 975th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).