Lees Brook Academy vs The Castle Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 24 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
The Castle Rock School
Coalville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
| Measure | Lees Brook Academy Derby, East Midlands | The Castle Rock School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 329 | #184 of 329 |
| National rank | #2920 of 4,090 | #2305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,061 | 1,060 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,061 | 1,060 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Derby | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leesbrook.co.uk | www.castlerock.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Castle Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 30.8).
- •Lees Brook Academy is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,060.
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 The Castle Rock School?
On the Success Index (England), The Castle Rock School ranks higher (43.4 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 The Castle Rock School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Derby and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lees Brook Academy: 1,061. The Castle Rock School: 1,060. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lees Brook Academy and The Castle Rock School rank in East Midlands?
Lees Brook Academy is 231st of 329 and The Castle Rock School is 184th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).