Ashover Primary School vs Highfields School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 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
Highfields School
Matlock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,298 students
| Measure | Ashover Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Highfields School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,516 | #138 of 329 |
| National rank | #1455 of 15,697 | #1645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 1,298 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,298 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Chesterfield | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashover.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 56.5).
- •Highfields School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 210.
- •Ashover Primary School is a local authority school while Highfields 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 Ashover Primary School better than Highfields School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashover Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 56.5 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 Highfields School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashover Primary School: 210. Highfields School: 1,298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashover Primary School and Highfields School rank in East Midlands?
Ashover Primary School is 95th of 1,516 and Highfields School is 138th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).