Borrow Wood Primary School vs Brooke Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borrow Wood Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
Brooke Hill Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
| Measure | Borrow Wood Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Brooke Hill Academy Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #313 of 1,516 | #136 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4381 of 15,697 | #2035 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 276 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 18% |
| 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 | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.borrowwood.derby.sch.uk/ | www.brookehillacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brooke Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 67.4).
- •Brooke Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 75%).
- •Brooke Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Borrow Wood Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 275.
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 Borrow Wood Primary School better than Brooke Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brooke Hill Academy ranks higher (80.7 vs 67.4 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 Borrow Wood Primary School and Brooke Hill Academy?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Derby and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borrow Wood Primary School: 276. Brooke Hill Academy: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borrow Wood Primary School and Brooke Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Borrow Wood Primary School is 313th of 1,516 and Brooke Hill Academy is 136th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).