Gayton Junior School vs Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 19 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
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | Gayton Junior School Derby, East Midlands | Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 1,516 | #586 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4366 of 15,697 | #7432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 15% |
| 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 | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gaytonj.derby.sch.uk/ | www.st-johns.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gayton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 52.6).
- •Gayton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 64%).
- •Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
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 Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Gayton Junior School ranks higher (67.5 vs 52.6 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 Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayton Junior School: 359. Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayton Junior School and Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Gayton Junior School is 311th of 1,516 and Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 586th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).