Clover Leys Spencer Academy vs Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students
| Measure | Clover Leys Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #907 of 1,516 | #1068 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10318 of 15,697 | #11639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 135 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 109.6% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | cloverleysspencer.org.uk | www.oakwoodinfant.com |
The verdict
- •Clover Leys Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 33.0).
- •Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 135.
- •Clover Leys Spencer Academy is a academy school while Oakwood Infant and 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 Clover Leys Spencer Academy better than Oakwood Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Clover Leys Spencer Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 33.0 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 Clover Leys Spencer Academy and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clover Leys Spencer Academy: 135. Oakwood Infant and Nursery School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clover Leys Spencer Academy and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Clover Leys Spencer Academy is 907th of 1,516 and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is 1068th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).