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Schools near DE7 4

Ilkeston, Derbyshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

12 state primary schools within 2 miles and 22 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE7 4, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near DE7 4

12 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DE7 4, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Ilkeston · 0.31 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.31 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0 of 10 points

      Classes average 32.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Ladywood Primary School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.30 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.30 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17 of 20 points

      0.30 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Larklands Infant School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.95 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.95 miles · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Kensington Junior Academy

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.71 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.71 miles · absence 4.8% (similar schools 6.3%)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Trowell CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Notts · 1.6 miles

    57of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Field House Infant School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.46 miles

    57of 100

    0.46 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · absence 5.0% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 59 of 71. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Chaucer Infant School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.87 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.87 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.3 of 20 points

      0.87 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 10.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hallam Fields Junior School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.45 miles

    53of 100

    0.45 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · absence 4.9% (similar schools 6.3%)

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.5 of 20 points

      0.45 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 0.51 miles

    49of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.51 miles · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      0.51 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 43 of 45. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

    State primary · Ilkeston · 1.5 miles

    47of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.2 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near DE7 4

22 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DE7 4, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ilkeston · 0.60 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.60 miles · results: top 35% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters13.1 of 20 points

      Top 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.60 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 30.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. George Spencer Academy

    State secondary · Nottingham · 3.4 miles

    67of 100

    Nobody refused in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 36% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters12.9 of 20 points

      Top 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.3 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 16.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Friesland School

    State secondary · Sandiacre · 2.7 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.1 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 54.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Fernwood School

    State secondary · Nottingham · 3.6 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 13% in England · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters17.6 of 20 points

      Top 13% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.60 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.7 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 286 of 426. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Kirk Hallam Community Academy

    State secondary · Ilkeston · 0.35 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.35 miles · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points

      Better than 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.84 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.35 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 29.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

    State secondary · Heanor · 4.2 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 41% in England · absence 6.0% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.3 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 253 of 254. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Nottingham Girls' Academy

    State secondary · Girls · Nottingham · 4.8 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 34% in England · absence 5.4% (similar schools 9.7%)

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.9 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 139 of 150. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hall Park Academy

    State secondary · Nottingham · 4.1 miles

    55of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.73 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.7 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 13.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

    State secondary · Ilkeston · 0.75 miles

    54of 100

    0.75 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · absence 8.9% (similar schools 9.7%)

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17 of 20 points

      0.75 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 208 of 227. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 15.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Alderman White School

    State secondary · Nottingham · 3.9 miles

    52of 100

    Results: top 19% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters16.4 of 20 points

      Top 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.45 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.6 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of DE7 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.12 miles away; this school is 3.85 miles from the middle of DE7 4, further than that. 55 applicants were refused a place. Nottinghamshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 7.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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