Cavendish Close Junior Academy vs St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
| Measure | Cavendish Close Junior Academy Derby, East Midlands | St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,516 | #679 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9849 of 15,697 | #8435 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 12% |
| 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.stalbansderby.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 41.3).
- •Cavendish Close Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 321 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 St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (48.0 vs 41.3 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 Cavendish Close Junior Academy and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy: 288. St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Close Junior Academy and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Close Junior Academy is 844th of 1,516 and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 679th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).