Castle Donington College vs The Suthers School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Donington College
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
684 students
The Suthers School
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
684 students
| Measure | Castle Donington College Derby, East Midlands | The Suthers School Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 329 | #126 of 329 |
| National rank | #1058 of 4,090 | #1566 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 684 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | 52% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cdcollege.uk | www.suthersschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Donington College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 58.4).
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 Castle Donington College better than The Suthers School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Donington College ranks higher (69.0 vs 58.4 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 Castle Donington College and The Suthers School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Derby and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Donington College: 684. The Suthers School: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Donington College and The Suthers School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Donington College is 88th of 329 and The Suthers School is 126th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).