Allestree Woodlands School vs Old Vicarage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allestree Woodlands School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students
Old Vicarage School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
113 students
| Measure | Allestree Woodlands School Derby, East Midlands | Old Vicarage School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #147 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1797 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,373 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,373 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 70.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.woodlands.ttct.co.uk | www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Allestree Woodlands School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 113.
- •Allestree Woodlands School is a academy school while Old Vicarage School is a independent 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 Allestree Woodlands School better than Old Vicarage School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allestree Woodlands School and Old Vicarage School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allestree Woodlands School: 1,373. Old Vicarage School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allestree Woodlands School and Old Vicarage School rank in East Midlands?
Allestree Woodlands School is 147th of 329 and Old Vicarage School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).