Derby Cathedral School vs Markeaton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Markeaton Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Derby Cathedral School Derby, East Midlands | Markeaton Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 329 | #654 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3113 of 4,090 | #8136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,159 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 56.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.markeaton.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Markeaton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 26.8).
- •Derby Cathedral School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 418.
- •Derby Cathedral School is a academy school while Markeaton Primary 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 Derby Cathedral School better than Markeaton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Markeaton Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 26.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Derby Cathedral School and Markeaton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Cathedral School: 1,159. Markeaton Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Cathedral School and Markeaton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Derby Cathedral School is 252nd of 329 and Markeaton Primary School is 654th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).