Barlow CofE Primary School vs Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow CofE Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Barlow CofE Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands | Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1183 of 1,516 | #1319 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12571 of 15,697 | #13943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Dronfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlow CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 20.2).
- •Barlow CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 31%).
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 227 students compared with 86.
- •Barlow CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy 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 Barlow CofE Primary School better than Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barlow CofE Primary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 20.2 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 Barlow CofE Primary School and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dronfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow CofE Primary School: 86. Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow CofE Primary School and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barlow CofE Primary School is 1183rd of 1,516 and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is 1319th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).