Pottery Primary School vs St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pottery Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
| Measure | Pottery Primary School Belper, East Midlands | St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1365 of 1,516 | #781 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14349 of 15,697 | #9355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 285 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pottery.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stjohnsbelper.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 17.6).
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 23%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 398 students compared with 285.
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 Pottery Primary School better than St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (43.7 vs 17.6 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 Pottery Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pottery Primary School: 285. St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pottery Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Pottery Primary School is 1365th of 1,516 and St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is 781st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).