Noel-Baker Academy vs Shelton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 894 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noel-Baker Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,230 students
Shelton Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
194 students
| Measure | Noel-Baker Academy Derby, East Midlands | Shelton Infant School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 329 | #1017 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3677 of 4,090 | #11274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,230 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,230 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.noelbakeracademy.co.uk | www.sheltoni.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shelton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 18.0).
- •Noel-Baker Academy is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 194.
- •Noel-Baker Academy is a academy school while Shelton Infant School is a local authority 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 Noel-Baker Academy better than Shelton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelton Infant School ranks higher (34.8 vs 18.0 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 Noel-Baker Academy and Shelton Infant School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Noel-Baker Academy: 1,230. Shelton Infant School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Noel-Baker Academy and Shelton Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Noel-Baker Academy is 300th of 329 and Shelton Infant School is 1017th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).