Oakwood Infant and Nursery School vs St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1068 of 1,516 | #785 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11639 of 15,697 | #9380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 296 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oakwoodinfant.com | www.stjohnfisherderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 33.0).
- •Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 179.
- •Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Oakwood Infant and Nursery School better than St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 33.0 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 Oakwood Infant and Nursery School and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School: 296. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Infant and Nursery School and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is 1068th of 1,516 and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 785th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).