Barlborough Primary School vs Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlborough Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Barlborough Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 1,516 | #292 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5852 of 15,697 | #4132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | barlborough.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.immaculate-derbyshire.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 59.9).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •Barlborough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary is the larger school with 213 students compared with 191.
- •Barlborough Primary School is a local authority school while Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary 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 Barlborough Primary School better than Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary ranks higher (68.7 vs 59.9 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 Barlborough Primary School and Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Sheffield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlborough Primary School: 191. Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlborough Primary School and Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary rank in East Midlands?
Barlborough Primary School is 444th of 1,516 and Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary is 292nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).