Herbert Strutt Primary School vs Milford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Strutt Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Milford Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
80 students
| Measure | Herbert Strutt Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Milford Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #713 of 1,516 | #423 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8757 of 15,697 | #5615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.herbertstrutt.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.milfordprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Milford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 46.6).
- •Milford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Herbert Strutt Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Herbert Strutt Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 80.
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 Herbert Strutt Primary School better than Milford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milford Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 46.6 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 Herbert Strutt Primary School and Milford Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herbert Strutt Primary School: 178. Milford Primary School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herbert Strutt Primary School and Milford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Herbert Strutt Primary School is 713th of 1,516 and Milford Primary School is 423rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).