Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School vs The Bolsover School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.6 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
The Bolsover School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
911 students
| Measure | Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands | The Bolsover School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #599 of 1,516 | #181 of 329 |
| National rank | #7546 of 15,697 | #2272 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 137 | 911 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 911 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bramleyvaleprimary.com/ | www.thebolsoverschool.org |
The verdict
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 44.1).
- •The Bolsover School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 137.
- •Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while The Bolsover 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 The Bolsover School?
On the Success Index (England), Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (52.0 vs 44.1 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 The Bolsover School?
About 4.6 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. The Bolsover School: 911. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School and The Bolsover School rank in East Midlands?
Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is 599th of 1,516 and The Bolsover School is 181st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).