Barlow CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,400 students
| Measure | Barlow CofE Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1183 of 1,516 | #28 of 329 |
| National rank | #12571 of 15,697 | #393 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 86 | 1,400 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 1,400 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Dronfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 28.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 86.
- •Barlow CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary 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 St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.2 vs 28.2 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 St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary 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. St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barlow CofE Primary School is 1183rd of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 28th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).