Ashover Primary School vs Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 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
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
| Measure | Ashover Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,516 | #902 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1455 of 15,697 | #10283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 6% |
| 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/ | www.holmgate.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 39.4).
- •Ashover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 63%).
- •Ashover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 247 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 Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ashover Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 39.4 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 Ashover Primary School and Holmgate Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashover Primary School: 210. Holmgate Primary School and Nursery: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashover Primary School and Holmgate Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Ashover Primary School is 95th of 1,516 and Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is 902nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).