Belper School and Sixth Form Centre vs Herbert Strutt Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Belper · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,212 students
Herbert Strutt Primary School
Belper · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Belper, East Midlands | Herbert Strutt Primary School Belper, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 329 | #713 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2086 of 4,090 | #8757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,212 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,212 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Belper | Belper |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.belperschool.co.uk | www.herbertstrutt.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belper School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 46.6).
- •Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 178.
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 Belper School and Sixth Form Centre better than Herbert Strutt Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belper School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (47.7 vs 46.6 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 Belper School and Sixth Form Centre and Herbert Strutt Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belper and Belper in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,212. Herbert Strutt Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belper School and Sixth Form Centre and Herbert Strutt Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is 166th of 329 and Herbert Strutt Primary School is 713th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).