Arboretum Primary School vs St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 572 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arboretum Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
607 students
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
| Measure | Arboretum Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,516 | #1223 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15632 of 15,697 | #12949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 607 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 607 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 65.7% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.arboretum.derby.sch.uk/ | www.stjames.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 4.3).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 29%).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Arboretum Primary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 299.
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 Arboretum Primary School better than St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Aided Junior School ranks higher (26.3 vs 4.3 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 Arboretum Primary School and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
About 572 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arboretum Primary School: 607. St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arboretum Primary School and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Arboretum Primary School is 1509th of 1,516 and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).