Granby Junior School vs Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granby Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
286 students
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
53 students
| Measure | Granby Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1380 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #14491 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 286 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 0% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.granbyjuniorschool.co.uk | www.mapperleycont.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 16.6).
- •Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 46%).
- •Granby Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Granby Junior School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 53.
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 Granby Junior School better than Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 16.6 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 Granby Junior School and Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Granby Junior School: 286. Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Granby Junior School and Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Granby Junior School is 1380th of 1,516 and Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).