Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy vs Derby Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
182 students
Derby Grammar School
Littleover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
147 students
| Measure | Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Derby, East Midlands | Derby Grammar School Littleover, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #946 of 1,516 | #49 of 329 |
| National rank | #10654 of 15,697 | #672 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 182 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.carlyle.theharmonytrust.org | www.derbygrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Derby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 37.7).
- •Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 182 students compared with 147.
- •Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy 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 Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy better than Derby Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby Grammar School ranks higher (78.3 vs 37.7 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 Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy and Derby Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Littleover in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy: 182. Derby Grammar School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy and Derby Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy is 946th of 1,516 and Derby Grammar School is 49th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).