Gayton Junior School vs Griffe Field Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayton Junior School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
Griffe Field Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Gayton Junior School Derby, East Midlands | Griffe Field Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #311 of 1,516 | #27 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4366 of 15,697 | #536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 25% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gaytonj.derby.sch.uk/ | www.griffefield.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Griffe Field Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 67.5).
- •Griffe Field Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 78%).
- •Griffe Field Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 11%).
- •Griffe Field Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 359.
- •Gayton Junior School is a local authority school while Griffe Field 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 Gayton Junior School better than Griffe Field Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Griffe Field Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 67.5 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 Gayton Junior School and Griffe Field Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayton Junior School: 359. Griffe Field Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayton Junior School and Griffe Field Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Gayton Junior School is 311th of 1,516 and Griffe Field Primary School is 27th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).