Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School vs St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 288 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 Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
375 students
| Measure | Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School Derby, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1489 of 1,516 | #986 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15455 of 15,697 | #11028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 141 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 111.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.stjosephsderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 7.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 375 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 St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (36.1 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 Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 288 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 Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School is 1489th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 986th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).