Da Vinci Academy vs The Priory Belvoir Academy
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.
Da Vinci Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
668 students
The Priory Belvoir Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
672 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Academy Derby, East Midlands | The Priory Belvoir Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 329 | #116 of 329 |
| National rank | #3909 of 4,090 | #1443 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 668 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 60.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.1% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.davinciacademy.co.uk | www.belvoiracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Priory Belvoir Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 11.7).
- •The Priory Belvoir Academy is the larger school with 672 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 The Priory Belvoir Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory Belvoir Academy ranks higher (60.8 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 The Priory Belvoir Academy?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Da Vinci Academy: 668. The Priory Belvoir Academy: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Da Vinci Academy and The Priory Belvoir Academy rank in East Midlands?
Da Vinci Academy is 316th of 329 and The Priory Belvoir Academy is 116th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).