Ashwood Spencer Academy vs Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
659 students
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
645 students
| Measure | Ashwood Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1049 of 1,516 | #906 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11542 of 15,697 | #10317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 659 | 645 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 645 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | ashwoodspencer.org.uk | www.ctkleicester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 33.4).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 54%).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Ashwood Spencer Academy is the larger school with 659 students compared with 645.
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 Ashwood Spencer Academy better than Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 33.4 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 Ashwood Spencer Academy and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Derby and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashwood Spencer Academy: 659. Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy: 645. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashwood Spencer Academy and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Ashwood Spencer Academy is 1049th of 1,516 and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is 906th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).