Bury Church of England High School vs The Derby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Church of England High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
802 students
The Derby High School
Lancs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
| Measure | Bury Church of England High School Bury, North West | The Derby High School Lancs, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #132 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1159 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 802 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 802 | – |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Lancs |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burychurch.bury.sch.uk/ | thederbyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Bury Church of England High School better than The Derby High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bury Church of England High School and The Derby High School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Bury and Lancs in North West.
How do Bury Church of England High School and The Derby High School rank in North West?
Bury Church of England High School is 132nd of 536 and The Derby High School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).