Lons Infant School vs Swanwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Swanwick Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Lons Infant School Ripley, East Midlands | Swanwick Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #730 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 44.4% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Ripley | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.lons.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.swanwick.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swanwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 36.2).
- •Swanwick Primary School is the larger school with 379 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 Swanwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanwick Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 36.2 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 Lons Infant School and Swanwick Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lons Infant School: 40. Swanwick Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lons Infant School and Swanwick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lons Infant School is unranked and Swanwick Primary School is 730th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).