Murray Park Community School vs Wren Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Wren Park Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Murray Park Community School Derby, East Midlands | Wren Park Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #215 of 329 | #244 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2775 of 4,090 | #3553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,277 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,277 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.wrenpark.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wren Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 33.4).
- •Murray Park Community School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 353.
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 Wren Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wren Park Primary School ranks higher (71.9 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 Wren Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Murray Park Community School: 1,277. Wren Park Primary School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Murray Park Community School and Wren Park Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Murray Park Community School is 215th of 329 and Wren Park Primary School is 244th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).