Dame Catherine Harpur's School vs Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.9 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
Melbourne Infant & Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
139 students
| Measure | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands | Melbourne Infant & Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #217 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #3143 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 40 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 139 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 66.2% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | damecatherines.org/ | www.melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 40.
- •Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a independent school while Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is a local authority 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School better than Melbourne Infant & Nursery 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 Melbourne Infant & Nursery School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School: 40. Melbourne Infant & Nursery School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked and Melbourne Infant & Nursery School is 217th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).