Dame Catherine Harpur's School vs Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 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
Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands | Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1111 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #12017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 40 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 107 |
| Free school meals | – | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.saledavys-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 40.
- •Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a independent school while Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School better than Sale and Davys Church of England Primary 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 Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 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. Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked and Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School is 1111th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).