Oakwood Junior School vs Wyndham Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 459 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Oakwood Junior School Derby, East Midlands | Wyndham Spencer Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #997 of 1,516 | #739 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11091 of 15,697 | #8942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ | wyndhamspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 35.8).
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Wyndham Spencer Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 340.
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 Junior School better than Wyndham Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wyndham Spencer Academy ranks higher (45.7 vs 35.8 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 Junior School and Wyndham Spencer Academy?
About 459 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Junior School: 340. Wyndham Spencer Academy: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Junior School and Wyndham Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Oakwood Junior School is 997th of 1,516 and Wyndham Spencer Academy is 739th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).