Derby Cathedral School vs Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Cathedral School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,159 students
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
| Measure | Derby Cathedral School Derby, East Midlands | Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #252 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #3113 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,159 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 56.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk | www.emmanuelschoolderby.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Derby Cathedral School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 55.
- •Derby Cathedral School is a academy school while Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is a independent 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 Derby Cathedral School better than Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
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 Derby Cathedral School and Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Cathedral School: 1,159. Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Cathedral School and Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited rank in East Midlands?
Derby Cathedral School is 252nd of 329 and Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).