Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy vs Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Chellaston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
139 students
| Measure | Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Chellaston, East Midlands | Melbourne Infant & Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #734 of 1,516 | #217 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8909 of 15,697 | #3143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 187 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Chellaston | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | chellastonfieldsspencer.org.uk | www.melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 45.8).
- •Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is the larger school with 187 students compared with 139.
- •Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is a academy school while Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is a local authority 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 Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy better than Melbourne Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (74.1 vs 45.8 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 Fields Spencer Academy and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Chellaston and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy: 187. Melbourne Infant & Nursery School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is 734th of 1,516 and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is 217th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).