St James' Church of England Aided Junior School vs UTC Derby Pride Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
UTC Derby Pride Park
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
534 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands | UTC Derby Pride Park Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1223 of 1,516 | #225 of 329 |
| National rank | #12949 of 15,697 | #2864 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 299 | 534 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 534 |
| Free school meals | 59.2% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.0 |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stjames.derby.sch.uk | www.utcderby.org.uk |
The verdict
- •UTC Derby Pride Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 26.3).
- •UTC Derby Pride Park is the larger school with 534 students compared with 299.
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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School better than UTC Derby Pride Park?
On the Success Index (England), UTC Derby Pride Park ranks higher (31.9 vs 26.3 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 St James' Church of England Aided Junior School and UTC Derby Pride Park?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. UTC Derby Pride Park: 534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Aided Junior School and UTC Derby Pride Park rank in East Midlands?
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 and UTC Derby Pride Park is 225th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).