Lakeside Primary Academy vs Zaytouna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
543 students
Zaytouna Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Lakeside Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | Zaytouna Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1385 of 1,516 | #1295 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14537 of 15,697 | #13741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 543 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 543 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 2% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.lakeside.theharmonytrust.org | zaytounaprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Zaytouna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 16.3).
- •Zaytouna Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •Zaytouna Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •Lakeside Primary Academy is the larger school with 543 students compared with 417.
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 Lakeside Primary Academy better than Zaytouna Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Zaytouna Primary School ranks higher (21.6 vs 16.3 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 Lakeside Primary Academy and Zaytouna Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakeside Primary Academy: 543. Zaytouna Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakeside Primary Academy and Zaytouna Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lakeside Primary Academy is 1385th of 1,516 and Zaytouna Primary School is 1295th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).