Djanogly Northgate Academy vs St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
| Measure | Djanogly Northgate Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 1,516 | #679 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8378 of 15,697 | #8435 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.northgateacademy.co.uk/ | www.stalbansderby.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.2 vs 48.0).
- •Djanogly Northgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 54%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Djanogly Northgate Academy better than St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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 Djanogly Northgate Academy and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Djanogly Northgate Academy: 321. St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Djanogly Northgate Academy and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Djanogly Northgate Academy is 673rd of 1,516 and St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 679th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).