Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited vs St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited Derby, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #415 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 55 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 394 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.emmanuelschoolderby.org.uk | www.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 394 students compared with 55.
- •Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited better than St Mary'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 Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited: 55. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 415th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).