Akaal Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akaal Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Akaal Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 1,516 | #1138 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6752 of 15,697 | #12253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 50.7% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.st-josephs.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Akaal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 29.8).
- •Akaal Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Akaal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
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 Akaal Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Akaal Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 29.8 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 Akaal Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Derby and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akaal Primary School: 213. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akaal Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Akaal Primary School is 531st of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 1138th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).