Murray Park Community School vs The Latimer Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 82 km 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
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,219 students
| Measure | Murray Park Community School Derby, East Midlands | The Latimer Arts College Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #215 of 329 | #163 of 329 |
| National rank | #2775 of 4,090 | #2014 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,277 | 1,219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,277 | 1,219 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | 40% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Derby | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk | www.latimer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Latimer Arts College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 33.4).
- •Murray Park Community School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 1,219.
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 The Latimer Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), The Latimer Arts College ranks higher (49.1 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 The Latimer Arts College?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Derby and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Murray Park Community School: 1,277. The Latimer Arts College: 1,219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Murray Park Community School and The Latimer Arts College rank in East Midlands?
Murray Park Community School is 215th of 329 and The Latimer Arts College is 163rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).