Portway Infant School vs The Curzon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
168 students
The Curzon CofE Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
| Measure | Portway Infant School Derby, East Midlands | The Curzon CofE Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #647 of 1,516 | #1168 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8096 of 15,697 | #12476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.portwayi.derby.sch.uk | www.curzon.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Portway Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 28.8).
- •Portway Infant School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 145.
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 Portway Infant School better than The Curzon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portway Infant School ranks higher (49.6 vs 28.8 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 Portway Infant School and The Curzon CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portway Infant School: 168. The Curzon CofE Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portway Infant School and The Curzon CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Portway Infant School is 647th of 1,516 and The Curzon CofE Primary School is 1168th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).