Cherry Tree Hill Primary School vs Meadow Farm Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 647 m 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
Meadow Farm Community Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Meadow Farm Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #859 of 1,516 | #896 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9969 of 15,697 | #10237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 605 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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.cherrytreehillprimary.co.uk | www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 39.6).
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Meadow Farm Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 155.
- •Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is a academy school while Meadow Farm Community Primary 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 Cherry Tree Hill Primary School better than Meadow Farm Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cherry Tree Hill Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 39.6 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 Meadow Farm Community Primary School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School: 605. Meadow Farm Community Primary School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree Hill Primary School and Meadow Farm Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is 859th of 1,516 and Meadow Farm Community Primary School is 896th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).