Cavendish Close Junior Academy vs Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Close Junior Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
288 students
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
| Measure | Cavendish Close Junior Academy Derby, East Midlands | Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,516 | #859 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9849 of 15,697 | #9969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | www.cavendish.theharmonytrust.org | www.cherrytreehillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.3 vs 40.8).
- •Cavendish Close Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 288.
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 Junior Academy better than Cherry Tree Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cavendish Close Junior Academy and Cherry Tree Hill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy: 288. Cherry Tree Hill Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Close Junior Academy and Cherry Tree Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy is 844th of 1,516 and Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is 859th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).