Dale Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Community Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
545 students
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
375 students
| Measure | Dale Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1154 of 1,516 | #986 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12365 of 15,697 | #11028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 545 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 55.8% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 111.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | dale.derby.sch.uk | www.stjosephsderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 29.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 53%).
- •Dale Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Dale Community Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 375.
- •Dale Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Dale Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (36.1 vs 29.2 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 Dale Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dale Community Primary School: 545. St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dale Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Dale Community Primary School is 1154th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 986th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).