Old Vicarage School vs St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Old Vicarage School Derby, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #415 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 113 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 394 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.6% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.stmarysderby.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 394 students compared with 113.
- •Old Vicarage School is a independent school while St Mary's 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 Old Vicarage School better than St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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 St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Vicarage School: 113. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Vicarage School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Old Vicarage School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 415th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).