Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School vs Riddings Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Ironville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
201 students
| Measure | Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School Ironville, East Midlands | Riddings Infant and Nursery School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1166 of 1,516 | #1209 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12439 of 15,697 | #12838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 126 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 84.1% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Ironville | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ironvillecodnorpark.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.riddingsinfantandnursery.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 26.9).
- •Riddings Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 126.
- •Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School is a academy school while Riddings Infant and Nursery 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 Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School better than Riddings Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 26.9 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 Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School and Riddings Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ironville and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School: 126. Riddings Infant and Nursery School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School and Riddings Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School is 1166th of 1,516 and Riddings Infant and Nursery School is 1209th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).