DSLV E-ACT Academy vs Serlby Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 130 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSLV E-ACT Academy
Daventry · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
997 students
Serlby Park Academy
Doncaster · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
991 students
| Measure | DSLV E-ACT Academy Daventry, East Midlands | Serlby Park Academy Doncaster, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 329 | #149 of 329 |
| National rank | #3168 of 4,090 | #1801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 997 | 991 |
| Pupils on roll | 997 | 991 |
| Free school meals | 35.1% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.2% | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 27.1 | – |
| town | Daventry | Doncaster |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | dslvacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.serlbyparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Serlby Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 25.5).
- •Serlby Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 46%).
- •DSLV E-ACT Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •DSLV E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 997 students compared with 991.
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 DSLV E-ACT Academy better than Serlby Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Serlby Park Academy ranks higher (53.6 vs 25.5 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 DSLV E-ACT Academy and Serlby Park Academy?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Daventry and Doncaster in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
DSLV E-ACT Academy: 997. Serlby Park Academy: 991. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do DSLV E-ACT Academy and Serlby Park Academy rank in East Midlands?
DSLV E-ACT Academy is 258th of 329 and Serlby Park Academy is 149th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).