Little Eaton Primary School vs Portway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Portway Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
297 students
| Measure | Little Eaton Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Portway Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #269 of 1,516 | #725 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3843 of 15,697 | #8842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 187 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| 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.portwayj.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Little Eaton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 46.2).
- •Little Eaton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •Little Eaton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Portway Junior School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 187.
- •Little Eaton Primary School is a local authority school while Portway Junior School is a academy 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 Portway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Little Eaton Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 46.2 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 Little Eaton Primary School and Portway Junior 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. Portway Junior School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Eaton Primary School and Portway Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Little Eaton Primary School is 269th of 1,516 and Portway Junior School is 725th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).