Brookfield Primary School vs Derby Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Derby Grammar School
Littleover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
147 students
| Measure | Brookfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Derby Grammar School Littleover, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #740 of 1,516 | #49 of 329 |
| National rank | #8945 of 15,697 | #672 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 238 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Derby | Littleover |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org/bps | www.derbygrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Derby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 45.6).
- •Brookfield Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 147.
- •Brookfield Primary School is a academy school while Derby Grammar School is a independent 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 Brookfield Primary School better than Derby Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby Grammar School ranks higher (78.3 vs 45.6 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 Brookfield Primary School and Derby Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Littleover in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfield Primary School: 238. Derby Grammar School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfield Primary School and Derby Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Brookfield Primary School is 740th of 1,516 and Derby Grammar School is 49th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).