Castleward Spencer Academy vs Landau Forte College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleward Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Landau Forte College
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,272 students
| Measure | Castleward Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Landau Forte College Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,516 | #65 of 329 |
| National rank | #6190 of 15,697 | #845 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 179 | 1,272 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 1,272 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 113.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castlewardspencer.org.uk | www.landau-forte.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Landau Forte College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 58.3).
- •Landau Forte College is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 179.
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 Castleward Spencer Academy better than Landau Forte College?
On the Success Index (England), Landau Forte College ranks higher (73.8 vs 58.3 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 Castleward Spencer Academy and Landau Forte College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleward Spencer Academy: 179. Landau Forte College: 1,272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleward Spencer Academy and Landau Forte College rank in East Midlands?
Castleward Spencer Academy is 476th of 1,516 and Landau Forte College is 65th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).