Portway Infant School vs Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
168 students
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,465 students
| Measure | Portway Infant School Derby, East Midlands | Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #647 of 1,516 | #182 of 329 |
| National rank | #8096 of 15,697 | #2290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 168 | 1,465 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 1,465 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.1 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.portwayi.derby.sch.uk | www.stbenedictderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portway Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 43.7).
- •Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 168.
- •Portway Infant School is a local authority school while Saint Benedict, A 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 Portway Infant School better than Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Portway Infant School ranks higher (49.6 vs 43.7 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 Portway Infant School and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portway Infant School: 168. Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portway Infant School and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Portway Infant School is 647th of 1,516 and Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 182nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).