Lons Infant School vs Ripley Infant School
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.
Lons Infant School
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
40 students
Ripley Infant School
Ripley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
157 students
| Measure | Lons Infant School Ripley, East Midlands | Ripley Infant School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1353 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #14245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 40 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 44.4% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Ripley | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.lons.derbyshire.sch.uk | ripley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lons Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 18.3).
- •Ripley Infant School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 40.
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 Lons Infant School better than Ripley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Lons Infant School ranks higher (36.2 vs 18.3 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 Lons Infant School and Ripley Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lons Infant School: 40. Ripley Infant School: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lons Infant School and Ripley Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Lons Infant School is unranked and Ripley Infant School is 1353rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).