Cherry Tree Hill Primary School vs Malcolm Sargent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Malcolm Sargent Primary School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
604 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Malcolm Sargent Primary School Stamford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #859 of 1,516 | #370 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9969 of 15,697 | #4950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 605 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Stamford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cherrytreehillprimary.co.uk | www.malcolmsargentschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 40.8).
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 604.
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 Cherry Tree Hill Primary School better than Malcolm Sargent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malcolm Sargent Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.8 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 Cherry Tree Hill Primary School and Malcolm Sargent Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Derby and Stamford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School: 605. Malcolm Sargent Primary School: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Hill Primary School and Malcolm Sargent Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is 859th of 1,516 and Malcolm Sargent Primary School is 370th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).