Rosehill Infant and Nursery School vs St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 77 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
196 students
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
| Measure | Rosehill Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1408 of 1,516 | #1223 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14721 of 15,697 | #12949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 196 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 43.4% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 124.1% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.rosehillinfants.co.uk | www.stjames.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 14.8).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 196.
- •Rosehill Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Aided 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 Rosehill Infant and Nursery School better than St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Aided Junior School ranks higher (26.3 vs 14.8 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 Rosehill Infant and Nursery School and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
About 77 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School: 196. St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rosehill Infant and Nursery School and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School is 1408th of 1,516 and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).