Abercrombie Primary School vs Outwood Academy Newbold
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abercrombie Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,030 students
| Measure | Abercrombie Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 1,516 | #142 of 329 |
| National rank | #3658 of 15,697 | #1749 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 253 | 1,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 1,030 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 120.5% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abercrombie.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.newbold.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Abercrombie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 54.4).
- •Outwood Academy Newbold is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 253.
- •Abercrombie Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Newbold 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 Abercrombie Primary School better than Outwood Academy Newbold?
On the Success Index (England), Abercrombie Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 54.4 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 Abercrombie Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abercrombie Primary School: 253. Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abercrombie Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold rank in East Midlands?
Abercrombie Primary School is 259th of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).