Derby Cathedral School vs The Bemrose School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 820 m 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
The Bemrose School
Derby · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–19
1,429 students
| Measure | Derby Cathedral School Derby, East Midlands | The Bemrose School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 329 | #259 of 329 |
| National rank | #3113 of 4,090 | #3189 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,429 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 1,429 |
| Free school meals | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 33.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | 25.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | 2.72 |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | 27.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk | www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Derby Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 25.1).
- •The Bemrose School is the larger school with 1,429 students compared with 1,159.
- •Derby Cathedral School is a academy school while The Bemrose 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 The Bemrose School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby Cathedral School ranks higher (26.8 vs 25.1 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 The Bemrose School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Cathedral School: 1,159. The Bemrose School: 1,429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Cathedral School and The Bemrose School rank in East Midlands?
Derby Cathedral School is 252nd of 329 and The Bemrose School is 259th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).