Derby High School vs Wellingborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 88 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
Wellingborough School
Wellingborough · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
699 students
| Measure | Derby High School Derby, East Midlands | Wellingborough School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 329 | #291 of 329 |
| National rank | #206 of 4,090 | #3581 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 679 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 699 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.1 | 26.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 2.18 |
| A level points per entry | 42.2 | 38.9 |
| town | Derby | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk | www.wellingboroughschool.org |
The verdict
- •Derby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 19.6).
- •Wellingborough School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 679.
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 Wellingborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby High School ranks higher (92.3 vs 19.6 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 Wellingborough School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Derby and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby High School: 679. Wellingborough School: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby High School and Wellingborough School rank in East Midlands?
Derby High School is 11th of 329 and Wellingborough School is 291st of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).