John Flamsteed Community School vs Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
125 students
| Measure | John Flamsteed Community School Ripley, East Midlands | Kilburn Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 329 | #670 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #698 of 4,090 | #8343 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 850 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 850 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 141.7% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Ripley | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.jfcs.org.uk/ | www.kilburnprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Flamsteed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 48.4).
- •John Flamsteed Community School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 125.
- •John Flamsteed Community School is a academy school while Kilburn 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 John Flamsteed Community School better than Kilburn Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), John Flamsteed Community School ranks higher (77.6 vs 48.4 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 John Flamsteed Community School and Kilburn Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Flamsteed Community School: 850. Kilburn Infant and Nursery School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Flamsteed Community School and Kilburn Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
John Flamsteed Community School is 51st of 329 and Kilburn Infant and Nursery School is 670th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).