Horsley Woodhouse Primary School vs John Flamsteed Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
| Measure | Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands | John Flamsteed Community School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,516 | #51 of 329 |
| National rank | #10144 of 15,697 | #698 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 95 | 850 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 850 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 141.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilkeston | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.horsleywoodhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.jfcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Flamsteed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 40.0).
- •John Flamsteed Community School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 95.
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 Horsley Woodhouse Primary School better than John Flamsteed Community School?
On the Success Index (England), John Flamsteed Community School ranks higher (77.6 vs 40.0 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 Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and John Flamsteed Community School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School: 95. John Flamsteed Community School: 850. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and John Flamsteed Community School rank in East Midlands?
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School is 880th of 1,516 and John Flamsteed Community School is 51st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).