Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School vs Firs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
141 students
Firs Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Derby, East Midlands | Firs Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,516 | #1474 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15455 of 15,697 | #15388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 141 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 62% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 134% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stchads.derby.sch.uk/ | www.firsprimary.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (7.6 vs 8.5).
- •Firs Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 141.
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 St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School better than Firs 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 St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School and Firs Primary School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School: 141. Firs Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School and Firs Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is 1489th of 1,516 and Firs Primary School is 1474th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).