Bolsover Church of England Junior School vs Brockley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
Brockley Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Bolsover Church of England Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Brockley Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1272 of 1,516 | #715 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13422 of 15,697 | #8768 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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.bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.brockley.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brockley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 23.7).
- •Brockley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •Brockley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 133.
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a academy school while Brockley Primary 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 Bolsover Church of England Junior School better than Brockley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brockley Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 23.7 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 Bolsover Church of England Junior School and Brockley Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolsover Church of England Junior School: 294. Brockley Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolsover Church of England Junior School and Brockley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bolsover Church of England Junior School is 1272nd of 1,516 and Brockley Primary School is 715th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).