Derwent Primary School vs Samuel Whitbread Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.2 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
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Derwent Primary School Henlow, East of England | Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 1,872 | #150 of 460 |
| National rank | #4116 of 15,697 | #1175 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 419 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Henlow | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.derwentschool.co.uk | www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Derwent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 66.6).
- •Samuel Whitbread Academy is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 419.
- •Derwent Primary School is a local authority school while Samuel Whitbread 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 Samuel Whitbread Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Derwent Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 66.6 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 Samuel Whitbread Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Henlow and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Derwent Primary School: 419. Samuel Whitbread Academy: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Derwent Primary School and Samuel Whitbread Academy rank in East of England?
Derwent Primary School is 499th of 1,872 and Samuel Whitbread Academy is 150th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).