St James' Church of England Aided Junior School vs Zaytouna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
Zaytouna Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands | Zaytouna Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1223 of 1,516 | #1295 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12949 of 15,697 | #13741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 299 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 59.2% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.stjames.derby.sch.uk | zaytounaprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 21.6).
- •Zaytouna Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 46%).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Zaytouna Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 299.
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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School better than Zaytouna Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Aided Junior School ranks higher (26.3 vs 21.6 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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School and Zaytouna Primary School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. Zaytouna Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Aided Junior School and Zaytouna Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 and Zaytouna Primary School is 1295th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).