Brackensdale Spencer Academy vs Derby Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackensdale Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
497 students
Derby Cathedral School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,159 students
| Measure | Brackensdale Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Derby Cathedral School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #864 of 1,516 | #252 of 329 |
| National rank | #10015 of 15,697 | #3113 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 497 | 1,159 |
| Pupils on roll | 497 | 1,159 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 56.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | brackensdalespencer.org.uk | www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brackensdale Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 26.8).
- •Derby Cathedral School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 497.
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 Brackensdale Spencer Academy better than Derby Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (England), Brackensdale Spencer Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 26.8 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 Brackensdale Spencer Academy and Derby Cathedral School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackensdale Spencer Academy: 497. Derby Cathedral School: 1,159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackensdale Spencer Academy and Derby Cathedral School rank in East Midlands?
Brackensdale Spencer Academy is 864th of 1,516 and Derby Cathedral School is 252nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).