Pottery Primary School vs Street Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km 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
Street Lane Primary School
Ripley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Pottery Primary School Belper, East Midlands | Street Lane Primary School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1365 of 1,516 | #299 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14349 of 15,697 | #4188 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 285 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 116.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pottery.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.streetlane.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Street Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 17.6).
- •Street Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 23%).
- •Street Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Pottery Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 93.
- •Pottery Primary School is a local authority school while Street Lane Primary 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 Pottery Primary School better than Street Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Street Lane Primary School ranks higher (68.5 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 Street Lane Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Belper and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pottery Primary School: 285. Street Lane Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pottery Primary School and Street Lane Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Pottery Primary School is 1365th of 1,516 and Street Lane Primary School is 299th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).