Old Vicarage School vs Portway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Vicarage School
Derby · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
113 students
Portway Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
297 students
| Measure | Old Vicarage School Derby, East Midlands | Portway Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #725 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 113 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 297 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70.6% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.oldvicarageschool.co.uk | www.portwayj.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Portway Junior School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 113.
- •Old Vicarage School is a independent school while Portway 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 Old Vicarage School better than Portway Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Old Vicarage School and Portway Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Vicarage School: 113. Portway Junior School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Vicarage School and Portway Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Old Vicarage School is unranked and Portway Junior School is 725th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).