Ilkeston primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Morley Primary School, Dallimore Primary & Nursery School, and St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Ilkeston are among the highest-performing options, 85% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 20 schools serving Ilkeston, families across this Derbyshire town have access to well-established community schools that combine strong results with welcoming environments. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Cotmanhay Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
| N/A | Charlotte Nursery and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Hallam Fields Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Horsley Woodhouse Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Dallimore Primary & Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Kensington Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Ladywood Primary School, Ilkeston | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Larklands Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Chaucer Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Granby Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
| N/A | Chaucer Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Morley Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Richardson Endowed Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Ilkeston | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Stanley Common Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 3.4/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Scargill CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Field House Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
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