Ash Croft Primary Academy vs City of Derby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 288 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students
City of Derby Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
925 students
| Measure | Ash Croft Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | City of Derby Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,516 | #312 of 329 |
| National rank | #15211 of 15,697 | #3855 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 925 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 925 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashcroft.theharmonytrust.org | www.cityofderbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •City of Derby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.6 vs 10.4).
- •City of Derby Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 208.
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 Ash Croft Primary Academy better than City of Derby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), City of Derby Academy ranks higher (13.6 vs 10.4 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 Ash Croft Primary Academy and City of Derby Academy?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Croft Primary Academy: 208. City of Derby Academy: 925. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Croft Primary Academy and City of Derby Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ash Croft Primary Academy is 1452nd of 1,516 and City of Derby Academy is 312th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).