Becket Primary School vs Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 795 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becket Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
141 students
| Measure | Becket Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1431 of 1,516 | #1489 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14958 of 15,697 | #15455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 246 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 117.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.becket.derby.sch.uk | www.stchads.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Becket Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.7 vs 7.6).
- •Becket Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 141.
- •Becket Primary School is a local authority school while Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School 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 Becket Primary School better than Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Becket Primary School ranks higher (12.7 vs 7.6 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 Becket Primary School and Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Becket Primary School: 246. Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Becket Primary School and Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Becket Primary School is 1431st of 1,516 and Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is 1489th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).