Barrow Hill Primary Academy vs Speedwell Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
74 students
Speedwell Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
103 students
| Measure | Barrow Hill Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands | Speedwell Infant School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1510 of 1,516 | #1508 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15633 of 15,697 | #15629 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 74 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.barrowhill.academy | www.speedwellinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (4.3 vs 4.4).
- •Speedwell Infant School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 74.
- •Barrow Hill Primary Academy is a academy school while Speedwell Infant School is a local authority 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 Barrow Hill Primary Academy better than Speedwell Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrow Hill Primary Academy and Speedwell Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hill Primary Academy: 74. Speedwell Infant School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hill Primary Academy and Speedwell Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is 1510th of 1,516 and Speedwell Infant School is 1508th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).