Brassington Primary School vs Kniveton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brassington Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
Kniveton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
| Measure | Brassington Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Kniveton CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 53 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brassingtonprimary.co.uk | www.knivetonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kniveton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 38.2).
- •Kniveton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 55 students compared with 53.
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 Brassington Primary School better than Kniveton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kniveton CofE Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 38.2 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 Brassington Primary School and Kniveton CofE Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brassington Primary School: 53. Kniveton CofE Primary School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brassington Primary School and Kniveton CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brassington Primary School is unranked and Kniveton CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).