Dame Catherine Harpur's School vs Handel House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 44 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 48.9% |
| 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 | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | damecatherines.org/ | www.handelhouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Handel House Preparatory School is the larger school with 44 students compared with 40.
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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School better than Handel House Preparatory 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Handel House Preparatory School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Derby and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School: 40. Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Handel House Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked and Handel House Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).