Long Row Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
| Measure | Long Row Primary School Belper, East Midlands | St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #839 of 1,516 | #781 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9796 of 15,697 | #9355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 264 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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.stjohnsbelper.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 41.6).
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 398 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 St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (43.7 vs 41.6 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 St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Row Primary School: 264. St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Row Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Long Row Primary School is 839th of 1,516 and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is 781st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).