Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School vs Scargill CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
53 students
Scargill CofE Primary School
Ilkeston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands | Scargill CofE Primary School Ilkeston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1327 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #14037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 53 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | Ilkeston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mapperleycont.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.scargill.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 19.7).
- •Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 35%).
- •Scargill CofE Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 53.
- •Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Scargill CofE 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 Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School better than Scargill CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 19.7 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 Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School and Scargill CofE Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and Ilkeston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School: 53. Scargill CofE Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School and Scargill CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School is unranked and Scargill CofE Primary School is 1327th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).