Derby Moor Spencer Academy vs Ridgeway Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,740 students
Ridgeway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
229 students
| Measure | Derby Moor Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Ridgeway Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #153 of 329 | #790 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1868 of 4,090 | #9402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,740 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,740 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | derbymoorspencer.org.uk | www.ridgewayinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Derby Moor Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 43.5).
- •Derby Moor Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 229.
- •Derby Moor Spencer Academy is a academy school while Ridgeway Infant 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 Moor Spencer Academy better than Ridgeway Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Derby Moor Spencer Academy ranks higher (52.2 vs 43.5 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 Moor Spencer Academy and Ridgeway Infant School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy: 1,740. Ridgeway Infant School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby Moor Spencer Academy and Ridgeway Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Derby Moor Spencer Academy is 153rd of 329 and Ridgeway Infant School is 790th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).