John Port Spencer Academy vs Mickleover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Port Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,034 students
Mickleover Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | John Port Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands | Mickleover Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #72 of 329 | #271 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #911 of 4,090 | #3888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 2,034 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,034 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | johnportspencer.org.uk | www.mickleover.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Port Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 70.2).
- •John Port Spencer Academy is the larger school with 2,034 students compared with 409.
- •John Port Spencer Academy is a academy school while Mickleover Primary School is a local authority 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 John Port Spencer Academy better than Mickleover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Port Spencer Academy ranks higher (72.5 vs 70.2 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 John Port Spencer Academy and Mickleover Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Port Spencer Academy: 2,034. Mickleover Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Port Spencer Academy and Mickleover Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Port Spencer Academy is 72nd of 329 and Mickleover Primary School is 271st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).