Chinley Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chinley, East Midlands SK23 6DR · Derbyshire
#157 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#2406 of 15,697 nationally
About Chinley Primary School
Chinley Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chinley, in the Derbyshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 157th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 234; capacity filled 105.4%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- 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%)14.2%
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 Chinley Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 234
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 105.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Chinley Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
495 students · 2.1 km away
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
High Peak · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
941 students · 2.3 km away
Buxworth Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 2.7 km away
Whaley Bridge Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
142 students · 4.1 km away
Combs Infant School
Combs High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
14 students · 4.2 km away
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
72 students · 4.2 km away
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 4.5 km away
Hayfield Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students · 5.1 km away
Dove Holes CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
41 students · 5.1 km away
St George's CofE Primary School
High Peak · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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234 students
Coppice Primary School
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235 students
Burbage Church of England Infant School
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235 students
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Millbrook Infant School
Kettering · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
233 students
Greenfields Community School
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235 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinley Primary School a good school?
Chinley Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #157 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 Chinley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Chinley Primary School ranks #157 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #2406 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chinley Primary School?
Chinley Primary School had 234 students in 2025.
Is Chinley Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chinley Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Chinley Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chinley Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.