Griffe Field Primary School vs Highfields Spencer 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.
Griffe Field Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Highfields Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
| Measure | Griffe Field Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Highfields Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 1,516 | #755 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #536 of 15,697 | #9094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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.griffefield.derby.sch.uk/ | highfieldsspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Griffe Field Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 44.9).
- •Griffe Field Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 258.
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 Griffe Field Primary School better than Highfields Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Griffe Field Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 44.9 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 Griffe Field Primary School and Highfields Spencer Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Griffe Field Primary School: 459. Highfields Spencer Academy: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Griffe Field Primary School and Highfields Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Griffe Field Primary School is 27th of 1,516 and Highfields Spencer Academy is 755th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).