Brimington Junior School vs New Whittington Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
New Whittington Community Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Brimington Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | New Whittington Community Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,516 | #952 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2853 of 15,697 | #10736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 282 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 7% |
| 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.learnerstrust.org/nwp |
The verdict
- •Brimington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 37.4).
- •Brimington Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 59%).
- •Brimington Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Brimington Junior School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 236.
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 New Whittington Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brimington Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 37.4 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 Brimington Junior School and New Whittington Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimington Junior School: 282. New Whittington Community Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimington Junior School and New Whittington Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brimington Junior School is 197th of 1,516 and New Whittington Community Primary School is 952nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).