Borrow Wood Primary School vs West Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
West Park School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,454 students
| Measure | Borrow Wood Primary School Derby, East Midlands | West Park School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 1,516 | #111 of 329 |
| National rank | #4381 of 15,697 | #1349 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 276 | 1,454 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 1,454 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.borrowwood.derby.sch.uk/ | www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Borrow Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 62.9).
- •West Park School is the larger school with 1,454 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 West Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Borrow Wood Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.9 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 West Park School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borrow Wood Primary School: 276. West Park School: 1,454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borrow Wood Primary School and West Park School rank in East Midlands?
Borrow Wood Primary School is 313th of 1,516 and West Park School is 111th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).