Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School vs Scarcliffe Primary 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
Scarcliffe Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Scarcliffe Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #599 of 1,516 | #140 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7546 of 15,697 | #2102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 137 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.bramleyvaleprimary.com/ | www.scarcliffeprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Scarcliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 52.0).
- •Scarcliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 69%).
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 89.
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Scarcliffe Primary School 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 Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School better than Scarcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scarcliffe Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 52.0 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 Scarcliffe Primary 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. Scarcliffe Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School and Scarcliffe Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is 599th of 1,516 and Scarcliffe Primary School is 140th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).