Castleward Spencer Academy vs St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 846 m 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
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
| Measure | Castleward Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 1,516 | #1223 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6190 of 15,697 | #12949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 179 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | castlewardspencer.org.uk | www.stjames.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castleward Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 26.3).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is the larger school with 299 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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Castleward Spencer Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 26.3 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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleward Spencer Academy: 179. St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleward Spencer Academy and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Castleward Spencer Academy is 476th of 1,516 and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).