Derby High School vs Griffe Field Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby High School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
679 students
Griffe Field Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Derby High School Derby, East Midlands | Griffe Field Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 329 | #27 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #206 of 4,090 | #536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 679 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 459 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.2 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk | www.griffefield.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.3 vs 92.6).
- •Derby High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 459.
- •Derby High School is a independent school while Griffe Field 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 Derby High School better than Griffe Field 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 Derby High School and Griffe Field Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby High School: 679. Griffe Field Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby High School and Griffe Field Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Derby High School is 11th of 329 and Griffe Field Primary School is 27th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).