Lons Infant School vs Waingroves Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 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
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Lons Infant School Ripley, East Midlands | Waingroves Primary School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #573 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #7227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 40 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 44.4% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waingroves Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 36.2).
- •Waingroves Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 40.
- •Lons Infant School is a local authority school while Waingroves Primary 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 Lons Infant School better than Waingroves Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waingroves Primary School ranks higher (53.5 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 Waingroves Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lons Infant School: 40. Waingroves Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lons Infant School and Waingroves Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lons Infant School is unranked and Waingroves Primary School is 573rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).