Lawn Primary School vs Portway Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawn Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
Portway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
168 students
| Measure | Lawn Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Portway Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 1,516 | #647 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1091 of 15,697 | #8096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 434 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.lawn.derby.sch.uk | www.portwayi.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lawn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 49.6).
- •Lawn Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 168.
- •Lawn Primary School is a academy school while Portway Infant 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 Lawn Primary School better than Portway Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Lawn Primary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 49.6 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 Lawn Primary School and Portway Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawn Primary School: 434. Portway Infant School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawn Primary School and Portway Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Lawn Primary School is 71st of 1,516 and Portway Infant School is 647th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).