Dereham Church of England Junior Academy vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 115 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
365 students
Springfield Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Dereham, East of England | Springfield Primary School Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1486 of 1,872 | #1591 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12366 of 15,697 | #13336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Dereham | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.derehamjunior.dneat.org | springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dereham Church of England Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 24.2).
- •Dereham Church of England Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 51%).
- •Dereham Church of England Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
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 Dereham Church of England Junior Academy better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham Church of England Junior Academy ranks higher (29.2 vs 24.2 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 Dereham Church of England Junior Academy and Springfield Primary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy: 365. Springfield Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Church of England Junior Academy and Springfield Primary School rank in East of England?
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy is 1486th of 1,872 and Springfield Primary School is 1591st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).