Barlborough Primary School vs Renishaw Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 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
Renishaw Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Barlborough Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Renishaw Primary School Sheffield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 1,516 | #1212 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5852 of 15,697 | #12854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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.renishawprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 26.8).
- •Barlborough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •Barlborough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Barlborough Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 187.
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 Renishaw Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlborough Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 26.8 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 Renishaw Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Sheffield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlborough Primary School: 191. Renishaw Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlborough Primary School and Renishaw Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barlborough Primary School is 444th of 1,516 and Renishaw Primary School is 1212th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).