Bury Grammar Schools vs The Derby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Grammar Schools
Bury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
The Derby High School
Lancs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
| Measure | Bury Grammar Schools Bury, North West | The Derby High School Lancs, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #379 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3088 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,234 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,234 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | – |
| town | Bury | Lancs |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burygrammar.com/ | thederbyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bury Grammar Schools is a independent school while The Derby High School 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 Bury Grammar Schools 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 Grammar Schools and The Derby High School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Bury and Lancs in North West.
How do Bury Grammar Schools and The Derby High School rank in North West?
Bury Grammar Schools is 379th of 536 and The Derby High School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).