Long Row Primary School vs Pottery Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Row Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
264 students
Pottery Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
| Measure | Long Row Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Pottery Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #839 of 1,516 | #1365 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9796 of 15,697 | #14349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 264 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.longrow.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.pottery.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Row Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 17.6).
- •Long Row Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 23%).
- •Long Row Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Pottery Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 264.
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 Long Row Primary School better than Pottery Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Row Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 17.6 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 Long Row Primary School and Pottery Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Row Primary School: 264. Pottery Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Row Primary School and Pottery Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Long Row Primary School is 839th of 1,516 and Pottery Primary School is 1365th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).