Brimington Junior School vs Hollingwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimington Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
282 students
Hollingwood Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
| Measure | Brimington Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Hollingwood Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,516 | #634 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2853 of 15,697 | #7968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 282 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.learnerstrust.org/bjs | www.hollingwood.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brimington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 50.1).
- •Brimington Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 64%).
- •Brimington Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 8%).
- •Hollingwood Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 282.
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 Brimington Junior School better than Hollingwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brimington Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 50.1 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 Brimington Junior School and Hollingwood Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimington Junior School: 282. Hollingwood Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimington Junior School and Hollingwood Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brimington Junior School is 197th of 1,516 and Hollingwood Primary School is 634th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).