Chellaston Academy vs Chellaston Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 528 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chellaston Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,790 students
Chellaston Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
420 students
| Measure | Chellaston Academy Derby, East Midlands | Chellaston Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 329 | #1071 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1151 of 4,090 | #11650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,790 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,790 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chellaston.derby.sch.uk/ | www.cijschool.org |
The verdict
- •Chellaston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 32.9).
- •Chellaston Academy is the larger school with 1,790 students compared with 420.
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 Chellaston Academy better than Chellaston Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chellaston Academy ranks higher (67.0 vs 32.9 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 Chellaston Academy and Chellaston Junior School?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chellaston Academy: 1,790. Chellaston Junior School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chellaston Academy and Chellaston Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Chellaston Academy is 95th of 329 and Chellaston Junior School is 1071st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).