Dame Catherine Harpur's School vs Melbourne Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 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 Junior School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
| Measure | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands | Melbourne Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #274 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #3920 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 40 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 226 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Junior School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 40.
- •Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a independent school while Melbourne Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School?
About 3.8 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 Junior School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Melbourne Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked and Melbourne Junior School is 274th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).