Little Eaton Primary School vs Old Vicarage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Eaton Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
187 students
Old Vicarage School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
113 students
| Measure | Little Eaton Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Old Vicarage School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #269 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #3843 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 187 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 70.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.littleeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Little Eaton Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 113.
- •Little Eaton Primary School is a local authority school while Old Vicarage School is a independent 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 Little Eaton Primary School better than Old Vicarage School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Little Eaton Primary School and Old Vicarage School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Eaton Primary School: 187. Old Vicarage School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Eaton Primary School and Old Vicarage School rank in East Midlands?
Little Eaton Primary School is 269th of 1,516 and Old Vicarage School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).