John King Infant Academy vs The Brigg Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John King Infant Academy
Pinxton · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
90 students
The Brigg Infant School
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
131 students
| Measure | John King Infant Academy Pinxton, East Midlands | The Brigg Infant School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1304 of 1,516 | #1262 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13841 of 15,697 | #13324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 90 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 72.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Pinxton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pvacademies.co.uk | www.brigg.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Brigg Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 20.9).
- •The Brigg Infant School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 90.
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 King Infant Academy better than The Brigg Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Brigg Infant School ranks higher (24.3 vs 20.9 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 John King Infant Academy and The Brigg Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pinxton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John King Infant Academy: 90. The Brigg Infant School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John King Infant Academy and The Brigg Infant School rank in East Midlands?
John King Infant Academy is 1304th of 1,516 and The Brigg Infant School is 1262nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).