Ashover Primary School vs Deer Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashover Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Deer Park Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
338 students
| Measure | Ashover Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Deer Park Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,516 | #236 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1455 of 15,697 | #3391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 210 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashover.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | deerpark.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 72.7).
- •Ashover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •Ashover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 8%).
- •Deer Park Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 210.
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 Ashover Primary School better than Deer Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashover Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 72.7 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 Ashover Primary School and Deer Park Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashover Primary School: 210. Deer Park Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashover Primary School and Deer Park Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ashover Primary School is 95th of 1,516 and Deer Park Primary School is 236th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).