Derby academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 75 schools in Derby, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 196Redhill Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 293Griffe Field Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 388Lawn Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 483Shardlow Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 89 students
- 582Homefields Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 674Landau Forte CollegeDerby · Academy Secondary55.4 Attainment 8 · 1,272 students
- 773John Port Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary51.4 Attainment 8 · 2,034 students
- 872Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 969Orchard Community Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 1069Castle Donington CollegeDerby · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 684 students
- 1169St George's Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 341 students
- 1268Hackwood Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 1367Borrow Wood Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 276 students
- 1467Chellaston AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,790 students
- 1564St Werburgh's CofE Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 1663West Park SchoolDerby · Academy Secondary48.7 Attainment 8 · 1,454 students
- 1762Hilton Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 548 students
- 1862St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 1961Springfield Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 2058Castleward Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2157Oak Grange Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary– · 116 students
- 2256Akaal Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 2354Allestree Woodlands SchoolDerby · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,373 students
- 2452Derby Moor Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary47.7 Attainment 8 · 1,740 students
- 2548St Alban's Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 321 students
- 2647Draycott Community Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 2746Portway Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 2846Ashbrook Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 168 students
- 2946Wyndham Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 3046Brookfield Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 3145Highfields Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary– · 258 students
- 3244Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 1,465 students
- 3344St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 3441Ravensdale Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 3541Cavendish Close Junior AcademyDerby · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 288 students
- 3641Chellaston Infant SchoolDerby · Academy Primary– · 215 students
- 3741Asterdale Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 3841Cherry Tree Hill Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 605 students
- 3941Brackensdale Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 497 students
- 4039Clover Leys Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 4138Carlyle Infant and Nursery AcademyDerby · Academy Primary– · 182 students
- 4236St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
- 4336Oakwood Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 4433Ashwood Spencer AcademyDerby · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 659 students
- 4533Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and NurseryDerby · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 4633Chellaston Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 4732UTC Derby Pride ParkDerby · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 534 students
- 4831Sale and Davys Church of England Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 107 students
- 4931Lees Brook AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 5029Grampian Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 5127Derby Cathedral SchoolDerby · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,159 students
- 5227Village Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 700 students
- 5326St James' Church of England Aided Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
- 5426St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 5522Zaytouna Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 5621Landau Forte Academy MoorheadDerby · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 5720Beaufort Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 5818Reigate Park Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 5918Noel-Baker AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary36.3 Attainment 8 · 1,230 students
- 6018Chaddesden Park Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 6118Hardwick Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 589 students
- 6216Lakeside Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 543 students
- 6314Derwent Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 313 students
- 6414City of Derby AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary34.8 Attainment 8 · 925 students
- 6513Breadsall Hill Top Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 6612Da Vinci AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary34.7 Attainment 8 · 668 students
- 6710Ash Croft Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 6810Alvaston Junior AcademyDerby · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 6910Alvaston Moor AcademyDerby · Academy Secondary32.4 Attainment 8 · 851 students
- 709Firs Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 719Pear Tree Community Junior SchoolDerby · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 728Cottons Farm Primary AcademyDerby · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 133 students
- 738Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant SchoolDerby · Academy Primary– · 141 students
- 745Allenton Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 268 students
- 754Arboretum Primary SchoolDerby · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 607 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redhill Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 2 | Griffe Field Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 3 | Lawn Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.6 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 4 | Shardlow Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 83.4 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89 |
| 5 | Homefields Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 6 | Landau Forte College Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 73.8 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 1,272 |
| 7 | John Port Spencer Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 51.4 Attainment 8 | 2,034 |
| 8 | Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.7 Top 25% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 9 | Orchard Community Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 10 | Castle Donington College Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 684 |
| 11 | St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 341 |
| 12 | Hackwood Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 13 | Borrow Wood Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 276 |
| 14 | Chellaston Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,790 |
| 15 | St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 16 | West Park School Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.9 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,454 |
| 17 | Hilton Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 548 |
| 18 | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 19 | Springfield Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 20 | Castleward Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.3 Top 50% | – | 179 |
| 21 | Oak Grange Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.4 Top 50% | – | 116 |
| 22 | Akaal Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 23 | Allestree Woodlands School Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,373 |
| 24 | Derby Moor Spencer Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 47.7 Attainment 8 | 1,740 |
| 25 | St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 321 |
| 26 | Draycott Community Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.2 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 27 | Portway Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 28 | Ashbrook Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 168 |
| 29 | Wyndham Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 30 | Brookfield Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 31 | Highfields Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | – | 258 |
| 32 | Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,465 |
| 33 | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 34 | Ravensdale Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 41.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 35 | Cavendish Close Junior Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 288 |
| 36 | Chellaston Infant School Derby · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | – | 215 |
| 37 | Asterdale Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 38 | Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 605 |
| 39 | Brackensdale Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 497 |
| 40 | Clover Leys Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.2 Lower 50% | – | 135 |
| 41 | Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | – | 182 |
| 42 | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 43 | Oakwood Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 44 | Ashwood Spencer Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 659 |
| 45 | Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 46 | Chellaston Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 47 | UTC Derby Pride Park Derby · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 31.9 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 534 |
| 48 | Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 107 |
| 49 | Lees Brook Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 50 | Grampian Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 51 | Derby Cathedral School Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 26.8 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,159 |
| 52 | Village Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 700 |
| 53 | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 54 | St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 55 | Zaytouna Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 56 | Landau Forte Academy Moorhead Derby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 57 | Beaufort Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 58 | Reigate Park Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 59 | Noel-Baker Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.0 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 1,230 |
| 60 | Chaddesden Park Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 61 | Hardwick Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.5 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 589 |
| 62 | Lakeside Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 543 |
| 63 | Derwent Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 313 |
| 64 | City of Derby Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.6 Lower 50% | 34.8 Attainment 8 | 925 |
| 65 | Breadsall Hill Top Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 13.2 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 66 | Da Vinci Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.7 Lower 50% | 34.7 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 67 | Ash Croft Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 68 | Alvaston Junior Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 10.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 69 | Alvaston Moor Academy Derby · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 10.1 Lower 50% | 32.4 Attainment 8 | 851 |
| 70 | Firs Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 71 | Pear Tree Community Junior School Derby · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 72 | Cottons Farm Primary Academy Derby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 7.8 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 133 |
| 73 | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Derby · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 7.6 Lower 50% | – | 141 |
| 74 | Allenton Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 5.0 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 268 |
| 75 | Arboretum Primary School Derby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 4.3 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 607 |
Redhill Primary School in Derby leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Derby with a Success Index (England) of 95.9. Of the 75 schools shown, 75 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Derby page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Derby?
Redhill Primary School in Derby, East Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Derby with a Success Index (England) of 95.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 215).
How are academies & free schools in Derby ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.