Brookfield Primary School vs John Port Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.7 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
John Port Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,034 students
| Measure | Brookfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands | John Port Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #740 of 1,516 | #72 of 329 |
| National rank | #8945 of 15,697 | #911 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 238 | 2,034 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 2,034 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org/bps | johnportspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •John Port Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 45.6).
- •John Port Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,034 students compared with 238.
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 John Port Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Port Spencer Academy ranks higher (72.5 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 John Port Spencer Academy?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfield Primary School: 238. John Port Spencer Academy: 2,034. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfield Primary School and John Port Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brookfield Primary School is 740th of 1,516 and John Port Spencer Academy is 72nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).