Derby Grammar School vs Highfields Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 892 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Grammar School
Littleover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
147 students
Highfields Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
| Measure | Derby Grammar School Littleover, East Midlands | Highfields Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 329 | #755 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #672 of 4,090 | #9094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 258 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 49.8% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Littleover | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbygrammar.org | highfieldsspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Derby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 44.9).
- •Highfields Spencer Academy is the larger school with 258 students compared with 147.
- •Derby Grammar School is a independent school while Highfields Spencer Academy 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 Derby Grammar School better than Highfields Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Derby Grammar School ranks higher (78.3 vs 44.9 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 Grammar School and Highfields Spencer Academy?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Littleover and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Grammar School: 147. Highfields Spencer Academy: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Grammar School and Highfields Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Derby Grammar School is 49th of 329 and Highfields Spencer Academy is 755th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).