Normanton House School vs Pear Tree Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 779 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanton House School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
136 students
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Normanton House School Derby, East Midlands | Pear Tree Community Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 329 | #1476 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #612 of 4,090 | #15391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 136 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 355 |
| Free school meals | – | 79.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | alakramtrust.org.uk/normantonhouseschool/ | www.peartreej.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Normanton House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 8.5).
- •Pear Tree Community Junior School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 136.
- •Normanton House School is a independent school while Pear Tree Community 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 Normanton House School better than Pear Tree Community Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Normanton House School ranks higher (80.1 vs 8.5 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 Normanton House School and Pear Tree Community Junior School?
About 779 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Normanton House School: 136. Pear Tree Community Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Normanton House School and Pear Tree Community Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Normanton House School is 45th of 329 and Pear Tree Community Junior School is 1476th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).