Markeaton Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 753 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Markeaton Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Markeaton Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,516 | #415 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8136 of 15,697 | #5529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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.markeaton.derby.sch.uk | www.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 49.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Markeaton Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 394.
- •Markeaton Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Markeaton Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (61.6 vs 49.4 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 Markeaton Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Markeaton Primary School: 418. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Markeaton Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Markeaton Primary School is 654th of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 415th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).