City of Derby Academy vs Stenson Fields Primary Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 471 m 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
Stenson Fields Primary Community School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | City of Derby Academy Derby, East Midlands | Stenson Fields Primary Community School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 329 | #1400 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3855 of 4,090 | #14658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 925 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 925 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cityofderbyacademy.org | www.stensonfieldsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stenson Fields Primary Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.3 vs 13.6).
- •City of Derby Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 328.
- •City of Derby Academy is a academy school while Stenson Fields Primary Community 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 City of Derby Academy better than Stenson Fields Primary Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Stenson Fields Primary Community School ranks higher (15.3 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 Stenson Fields Primary Community School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Derby Academy: 925. Stenson Fields Primary Community School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Derby Academy and Stenson Fields Primary Community School rank in East Midlands?
City of Derby Academy is 312th of 329 and Stenson Fields Primary Community School is 1400th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).