Lees Brook Academy vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lees Brook Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
Springfield Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
| Measure | Lees Brook Academy Derby, East Midlands | Springfield Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 329 | #435 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2920 of 4,090 | #5737 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,061 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,061 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leesbrook.co.uk | www.springfield.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 30.8).
- •Lees Brook Academy is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 324.
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 Lees Brook Academy better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 30.8 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 Lees Brook Academy and Springfield Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lees Brook Academy: 1,061. Springfield Primary School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lees Brook Academy and Springfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lees Brook Academy is 231st of 329 and Springfield Primary School is 435th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).