Borrow Wood Primary School vs St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
281 students
| Measure | Borrow Wood Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 1,516 | #378 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4381 of 15,697 | #5103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 276 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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.borrowwood.derby.sch.uk/ | www.stwerburghs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Borrow Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 63.7).
- •Borrow Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 65%).
- •St Werburgh's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •St Werburgh's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 276.
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 St Werburgh's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Borrow Wood Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.7 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 Borrow Wood Primary School and St Werburgh's CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borrow Wood Primary School: 276. St Werburgh's CofE Primary School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borrow Wood Primary School and St Werburgh's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Borrow Wood Primary School is 313th of 1,516 and St Werburgh's CofE Primary School is 378th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).