Belper School and Sixth Form Centre vs John Flamsteed Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 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
John Flamsteed Community School
Ripley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
| Measure | Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Belper, East Midlands | John Flamsteed Community School Ripley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 329 | #51 of 329 |
| National rank | #2086 of 4,090 | #698 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,212 | 850 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,212 | 850 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 141.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Belper | Ripley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.belperschool.co.uk | www.jfcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Flamsteed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 47.7).
- •Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 850.
- •Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is a local authority school while John Flamsteed Community 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 Belper School and Sixth Form Centre better than John Flamsteed Community School?
On the Success Index (England), John Flamsteed Community School ranks higher (77.6 vs 47.7 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 John Flamsteed Community School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belper and Ripley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,212. John Flamsteed Community School: 850. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belper School and Sixth Form Centre and John Flamsteed Community School rank in East Midlands?
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is 166th of 329 and John Flamsteed Community School is 51st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).