Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School vs Cromford Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
38 students
Cromford Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Cromford Church of England Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1106 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 38 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 36.2% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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 | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bonsall.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.cromfordcofeschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.3 vs 31.4).
- •Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 29%).
- •Cromford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Cromford Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 38.
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 Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School better than Cromford Church of England Primary 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 Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School and Cromford Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School: 38. Cromford Church of England Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School and Cromford Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School is unranked and Cromford Church of England Primary School is 1106th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).