Da Vinci Academy vs Lees Brook Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
Lees Brook Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Academy Derby, East Midlands | Lees Brook Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 329 | #231 of 329 |
| National rank | #3909 of 4,090 | #2920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 668 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 60.5% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.1% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.davinciacademy.co.uk | www.leesbrook.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lees Brook Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 11.7).
- •Lees Brook Academy is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 668.
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 Da Vinci Academy better than Lees Brook Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lees Brook Academy ranks higher (30.8 vs 11.7 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 Da Vinci Academy and Lees Brook Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Da Vinci Academy: 668. Lees Brook Academy: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Da Vinci Academy and Lees Brook Academy rank in East Midlands?
Da Vinci Academy is 316th of 329 and Lees Brook Academy is 231st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).