Derby High School vs St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 537 m 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
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
| Measure | Derby High School Derby, East Midlands | St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 329 | #1236 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #206 of 4,090 | #13053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 679 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 229 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stpetersschoolderby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Derby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 25.7).
- •Derby High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 229.
- •Derby High School is a independent school while St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior 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 St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 25.7 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 High School and St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby High School: 679. St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby High School and St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Derby High School is 11th of 329 and St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School is 1236th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).