Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School vs St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 702 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
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
129 students
| Measure | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Derby, East Midlands | St James' Church of England Aided Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,516 | #750 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15455 of 15,697 | #9057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 141 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stjamesinfants.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Aided Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 7.6).
- •Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 129.
- •Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is a academy school while St James' Church of England Aided 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 St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School better than St James' Church of England Aided Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Aided Infant School ranks higher (45.1 vs 7.6 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 St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School and St James' Church of England Aided Infant School?
About 702 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. St James' Church of England Aided Infant School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School and St James' Church of England Aided Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is 1489th of 1,516 and St James' Church of England Aided Infant School is 750th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).