Derwent Primary School vs Gothic Mede Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derwent Primary School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students
| Measure | Derwent Primary School Henlow, East of England | Gothic Mede Academy Arlesey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,872 | #934 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4116 of 15,697 | #7793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 419 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Henlow | Arlesey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.derwentschool.co.uk | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Derwent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 50.8).
- •Derwent Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 249.
- •Derwent Primary School is a local authority school while Gothic Mede 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 Derwent Primary School better than Gothic Mede Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Derwent Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 50.8 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 Derwent Primary School and Gothic Mede Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Henlow and Arlesey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derwent Primary School: 419. Gothic Mede Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derwent Primary School and Gothic Mede Academy rank in East of England?
Derwent Primary School is 499th of 1,872 and Gothic Mede Academy is 934th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).