Homefields Primary School vs Shelton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homefields Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
Shelton Junior School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
270 students
| Measure | Homefields Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Shelton Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 1,516 | #1409 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1829 of 15,697 | #14745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 340 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 1% |
| 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.homefields.derby.sch.uk | www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Homefields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 14.6).
- •Homefields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 45%).
- •Homefields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •Homefields Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 270.
- •Homefields Primary School is a academy school while Shelton Junior 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 Homefields Primary School better than Shelton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Homefields Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 14.6 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 Homefields Primary School and Shelton Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Homefields Primary School: 340. Shelton Junior School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Homefields Primary School and Shelton Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Homefields Primary School is 120th of 1,516 and Shelton Junior School is 1409th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).