Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited vs Handel House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
Handel House Preparatory School
Gainsborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
44 students
| Measure | Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Derby, East Midlands | Handel House Preparatory School Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 55 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 44 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 48.9% |
| 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 | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.emmanuelschoolderby.org.uk | www.handelhouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is the larger school with 55 students compared with 44.
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 Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited better than Handel House Preparatory 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 Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited and Handel House Preparatory School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Derby and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited: 55. Handel House Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited and Handel House Preparatory School rank in East Midlands?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is unranked and Handel House Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).