Kirkstone House School vs Old Vicarage School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 80 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
118 students
Old Vicarage School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
113 students
| Measure | Kirkstone House School Peterborough, East Midlands | Old Vicarage School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #321 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #4000 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 118 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 113 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 33.7% | 70.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk | www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkstone House School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 113.
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 Kirkstone House School better than Old Vicarage 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 Kirkstone House School and Old Vicarage School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkstone House School: 118. Old Vicarage School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkstone House School and Old Vicarage School rank in East Midlands?
Kirkstone House School is 321st of 329 and Old Vicarage School is unranked among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).