Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School vs New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
137 students
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands | New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #599 of 1,516 | #1506 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7546 of 15,697 | #15612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 137 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 26% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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.bramleyvaleprimary.com/ | www.newbolsover.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 4.7).
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 26%).
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 137.
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 Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School better than New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (52.0 vs 4.7 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 Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School: 137. New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is 599th of 1,516 and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School is 1506th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).