Allestree Woodlands School vs Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,465 students
| Measure | Allestree Woodlands School Derby, East Midlands | Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 329 | #182 of 329 |
| National rank | #1797 of 4,090 | #2290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,373 | 1,465 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,373 | 1,465 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 33.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.woodlands.ttct.co.uk | www.stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Allestree Woodlands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 43.7).
- •Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 1,373.
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 Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Allestree Woodlands School ranks higher (53.6 vs 43.7 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 Allestree Woodlands School and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allestree Woodlands School: 1,373. Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allestree Woodlands School and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Allestree Woodlands School is 147th of 329 and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 182nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).