Findern Primary School vs St Wystan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Findern Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Wystan's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | Findern Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Wystan's School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #242 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #3548 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.findern.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.stwystans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Findern Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 88.
- •Findern Primary School is a local authority school while St Wystan's School is a independent 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 Findern Primary School better than St Wystan's 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 Findern Primary School and St Wystan's School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Findern Primary School: 207. St Wystan's School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Findern Primary School and St Wystan's School rank in East Midlands?
Findern Primary School is 242nd of 1,516 and St Wystan's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).