Melbourne Infant & Nursery School vs Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
139 students
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
| Measure | Melbourne Infant & Nursery School Derby, East Midlands | Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,516 | #637 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3143 of 15,697 | #8021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.westoncofe.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 49.9).
- •Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 139.
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 Melbourne Infant & Nursery School better than Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (74.1 vs 49.9 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 Melbourne Infant & Nursery School and Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School: 139. Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melbourne Infant & Nursery School and Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is 217th of 1,516 and Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School is 637th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).