Calow CofE VC Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chesterfield, East Midlands S44 5BD · Derbyshire
#387 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#5176 of 15,697 nationally
About Calow CofE VC Primary School
Calow CofE VC Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chesterfield, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 192 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 387th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 192; capacity filled 96.5%.
There are 75 schools in Chesterfield; Calow CofE VC Primary School ranks 17th of 74 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)36.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Calow CofE VC Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 192
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 36.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Calow CofE VC Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
59 students · 880 m away
St Peter and St Paul School
Chesterfield · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
134 students · 1.2 km away
Hady Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students · 1.2 km away
Arkwright Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 1.9 km away
Hasland Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
312 students · 2.2 km away
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
847 students · 2.3 km away
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students · 2.5 km away
Hasland Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
379 students · 2.5 km away
Henry Bradley Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
185 students · 2.5 km away
Abercrombie Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students · 2.7 km away
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192 students
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
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Bugbrooke Community Primary School
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John Blow Primary School
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Barlborough Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calow CofE VC Primary School a good school?
Calow CofE VC Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 63.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #387 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Calow CofE VC Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Calow CofE VC Primary School ranks #387 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #5176 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Calow CofE VC Primary School?
Calow CofE VC Primary School had 192 students in 2025.
Is Calow CofE VC Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Calow CofE VC Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Calow CofE VC Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Calow CofE VC Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.