Breadsall CofE VC Primary School vs Da Vinci Academy
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.
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Breadsall · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Da Vinci Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
| Measure | Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Breadsall, East Midlands | Da Vinci Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 1,516 | #316 of 329 |
| National rank | #367 of 15,697 | #3909 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 116 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 60.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Breadsall | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.breadsallprimary.com | www.davinciacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Breadsall CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 11.7).
- •Da Vinci Academy is the larger school with 668 students compared with 116.
- •Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while Da Vinci Academy 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 Breadsall CofE VC Primary School better than Da Vinci Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Breadsall CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (94.4 vs 11.7 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 Breadsall CofE VC Primary School and Da Vinci Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Breadsall and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School: 116. Da Vinci Academy: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breadsall CofE VC Primary School and Da Vinci Academy rank in East Midlands?
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School is 14th of 1,516 and Da Vinci Academy is 316th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).