Cavendish Close Infant School vs Da Vinci Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Close Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
287 students
Da Vinci Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
| Measure | Cavendish Close Infant School Derby, East Midlands | Da Vinci Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,516 | #316 of 329 |
| National rank | #9848 of 15,697 | #3909 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 287 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 60.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cavclosei.derby.sch.uk | www.davinciacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Close Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 11.7).
- •Da Vinci Academy is the larger school with 668 students compared with 287.
- •Cavendish Close Infant School is a local authority school while Da Vinci Academy is a academy 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 Cavendish Close Infant School better than Da Vinci Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cavendish Close Infant School ranks higher (41.3 vs 11.7 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 Cavendish Close Infant School and Da Vinci Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Close Infant School: 287. Da Vinci Academy: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Close Infant School and Da Vinci Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Close Infant School is 843rd of 1,516 and Da Vinci Academy is 316th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).