Northfield Junior School vs Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
164 students
| Measure | Northfield Junior School Dronfield, East Midlands | Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 1,516 | #411 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4033 of 15,697 | #5504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 165 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Dronfield | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.northfield.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.phoenixinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 61.7).
- •Northfield Junior School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 164.
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 Northfield Junior School better than Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Junior School ranks higher (69.3 vs 61.7 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 Northfield Junior School and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfield Junior School: 165. Phoenix Infant and Nursery School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield Junior School and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Northfield Junior School is 278th of 1,516 and Phoenix Infant and Nursery School is 411th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).