Charnwood College vs Da Vinci Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charnwood College
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
664 students
Da Vinci Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
| Measure | Charnwood College Loughborough, East Midlands | Da Vinci Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 329 | #316 of 329 |
| National rank | #2338 of 4,090 | #3909 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 664 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 60.5% |
| Capacity filled | 46% | 89.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.7% | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.1% | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | – |
| town | Loughborough | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charnwoodcollege.org/ | www.davinciacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charnwood College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 11.7).
- •Da Vinci Academy is the larger school with 668 students compared with 664.
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 Charnwood College better than Da Vinci Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Charnwood College ranks higher (42.3 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 Charnwood College and Da Vinci Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charnwood College: 664. Da Vinci Academy: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charnwood College and Da Vinci Academy rank in East Midlands?
Charnwood College is 188th of 329 and Da Vinci Academy is 316th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).