John Flamsteed Community School vs Kilburn Junior 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 Junior School
Belper · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
150 students
| Measure | John Flamsteed Community School Ripley, East Midlands | Kilburn Junior School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 329 | #827 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #698 of 4,090 | #9691 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 850 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 850 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 141.7% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.jfcs.org.uk/ | www.kilburnjunior.school/ |
The verdict
- •John Flamsteed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 42.1).
- •John Flamsteed Community School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 150.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Flamsteed Community School ranks higher (77.6 vs 42.1 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 Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Flamsteed Community School: 850. Kilburn Junior School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Flamsteed Community School and Kilburn Junior School rank in East Midlands?
John Flamsteed Community School is 51st of 329 and Kilburn Junior School is 827th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).