Noel-Baker Academy vs The Elizabethan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 60 km 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
The Elizabethan Academy
Retford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,230 students
| Measure | Noel-Baker Academy Derby, East Midlands | The Elizabethan Academy Retford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 329 | #210 of 329 |
| National rank | #3677 of 4,090 | #2732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,230 | 1,230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,230 | 1,230 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | 55% |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Derby | Retford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.noelbakeracademy.co.uk | www.elizabethan.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Elizabethan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 18.0).
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 The Elizabethan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Elizabethan Academy ranks higher (34.3 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 The Elizabethan Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Derby and Retford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Noel-Baker Academy: 1,230. The Elizabethan Academy: 1,230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Noel-Baker Academy and The Elizabethan Academy rank in East Midlands?
Noel-Baker Academy is 300th of 329 and The Elizabethan Academy is 210th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).