Murray Park Community School vs Ravensdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 499 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Park Community School
Derby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,277 students
Ravensdale Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Murray Park Community School Derby, East Midlands | Ravensdale Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #215 of 329 | #841 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2775 of 4,090 | #9836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,277 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,277 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk | www.ravensdalej.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ravensdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 33.4).
- •Murray Park Community School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 352.
- •Murray Park Community School is a local authority school while Ravensdale Junior School 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 Murray Park Community School better than Ravensdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ravensdale Junior School ranks higher (41.4 vs 33.4 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 Murray Park Community School and Ravensdale Junior School?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Murray Park Community School: 1,277. Ravensdale Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Murray Park Community School and Ravensdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Murray Park Community School is 215th of 329 and Ravensdale Junior School is 841st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).