Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School vs Westhouses Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
65 students
Westhouses Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
| Measure | Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School Alfreton, East Midlands | Westhouses Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 1 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1515 of 1,516 | #571 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15690 of 15,697 | #7198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 65 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mickley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.westhouses.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westhouses Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 1.4).
- •Westhouses Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 65.
- •Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Westhouses Primary School is a local authority 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 Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School better than Westhouses Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westhouses Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 1.4 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 Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School and Westhouses Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School: 65. Westhouses Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School and Westhouses Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School is 1515th of 1,516 and Westhouses Primary School is 571st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).