City of Derby Academy vs Gartree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Derby Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
925 students
Gartree High School
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
924 students
| Measure | City of Derby Academy Derby, East Midlands | Gartree High School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #312 of 329 | #33 of 329 |
| National rank | #3855 of 4,090 | #463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 925 | 924 |
| Pupils on roll | 925 | 924 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.2% | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.4% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cityofderbyacademy.org | www.gartree.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gartree High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 13.6).
- •City of Derby Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 924.
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 City of Derby Academy better than Gartree High School?
On the Success Index (England), Gartree High School ranks higher (84.2 vs 13.6 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 City of Derby Academy and Gartree High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Derby and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Derby Academy: 925. Gartree High School: 924. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Derby Academy and Gartree High School rank in East Midlands?
City of Derby Academy is 312th of 329 and Gartree High School is 33rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).