Brampton Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brampton Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Brampton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 1,516 | #358 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15212 of 15,697 | #4853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 286 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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.brampton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 10.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 21%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary is the larger school with 433 students compared with 286.
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 Brampton Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary ranks higher (65.0 vs 10.4 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 Brampton Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brampton Primary School: 286. St Mary's Catholic Primary: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brampton Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary rank in East Midlands?
Brampton Primary School is 1453rd of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary is 358th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).