Colston Bassett School Limited vs Dame Catherine Harpur's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colston Bassett School Limited
Nottingham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
25 students
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
| Measure | Colston Bassett School Limited Nottingham, East Midlands | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 25 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 40 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 80% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colstonbassettschool.com | damecatherines.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dame Catherine Harpur's School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 25.
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 Colston Bassett School Limited better than Dame Catherine Harpur's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colston Bassett School Limited and Dame Catherine Harpur's School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colston Bassett School Limited: 25. Dame Catherine Harpur's School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colston Bassett School Limited and Dame Catherine Harpur's School rank in East Midlands?
Colston Bassett School Limited is unranked and Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).