Mickleover Primary School vs Ravensdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 993 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mickleover Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
Ravensdale Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Mickleover Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Ravensdale Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 1,516 | #841 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3888 of 15,697 | #9836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 409 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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.mickleover.derby.sch.uk | www.ravensdalej.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mickleover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 41.4).
- •Mickleover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Mickleover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Mickleover Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 352.
- •Mickleover Primary School is a local authority school while Ravensdale Junior 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 Mickleover Primary School better than Ravensdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Mickleover Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 41.4 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 Mickleover Primary School and Ravensdale Junior School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mickleover Primary School: 409. Ravensdale Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mickleover Primary School and Ravensdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Mickleover Primary School is 271st of 1,516 and Ravensdale Junior School is 841st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).