Ashgate Primary School vs Brackensdale Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashgate Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
497 students
| Measure | Ashgate Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Brackensdale Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1445 of 1,516 | #864 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15131 of 15,697 | #10015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.ashgate.derby.sch.uk | brackensdalespencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brackensdale Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 11.1).
- •Brackensdale Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 38%).
- •Brackensdale Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Brackensdale Spencer Academy is the larger school with 497 students compared with 313.
- •Ashgate Primary School is a local authority school while Brackensdale Spencer Academy is a academy 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 Ashgate Primary School better than Brackensdale Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brackensdale Spencer Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 11.1 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 Ashgate Primary School and Brackensdale Spencer Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashgate Primary School: 313. Brackensdale Spencer Academy: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashgate Primary School and Brackensdale Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ashgate Primary School is 1445th of 1,516 and Brackensdale Spencer Academy is 864th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).