Melton Vale Sixth Form College vs UTC Derby Pride Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
Melton Mowbray · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
533 students
UTC Derby Pride Park
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
534 students
| Measure | Melton Vale Sixth Form College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | UTC Derby Pride Park Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #225 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #2864 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 533 | 534 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 534 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | 20.0 |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mv16.org.uk | www.utcderby.org.uk |
The verdict
- •UTC Derby Pride Park is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 Melton Vale Sixth Form College better than UTC Derby Pride Park?
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 Melton Vale Sixth Form College and UTC Derby Pride Park?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melton Vale Sixth Form College: 533. UTC Derby Pride Park: 534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melton Vale Sixth Form College and UTC Derby Pride Park rank in East Midlands?
Melton Vale Sixth Form College is unranked and UTC Derby Pride Park is 225th of 329 among sixth form schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).