Galley Common Infant School vs Michael Drayton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galley Common Infant School
Nuneaton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
137 students
Michael Drayton Junior School
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
578 students
| Measure | Galley Common Infant School Nuneaton, West Midlands | Michael Drayton Junior School Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #604 of 1,690 | #1366 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6196 of 15,697 | #12927 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 137 | 578 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 578 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.galleycommoninfschool.co.uk/ | www.michaeldraytonjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Galley Common Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 26.4).
- •Michael Drayton Junior School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 137.
- •Galley Common Infant School is a local authority school while Michael Drayton Junior 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 Galley Common Infant School better than Michael Drayton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Galley Common Infant School ranks higher (58.3 vs 26.4 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 Galley Common Infant School and Michael Drayton Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galley Common Infant School: 137. Michael Drayton Junior School: 578. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galley Common Infant School and Michael Drayton Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Galley Common Infant School is 604th of 1,690 and Michael Drayton Junior School is 1366th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).