Brimington Junior School vs Whittington Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Whittington Green School
Chesterfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
682 students
| Measure | Brimington Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Whittington Green School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,516 | #253 of 329 |
| National rank | #2853 of 15,697 | #3120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 282 | 682 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 682 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.learnerstrust.org/bjs | www.wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brimington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 26.7).
- •Whittington Green School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 282.
- •Brimington Junior School is a academy school while Whittington Green School is a local authority 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 Brimington Junior School better than Whittington Green School?
On the Success Index (England), Brimington Junior School ranks higher (75.7 vs 26.7 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 Whittington Green School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimington Junior School: 282. Whittington Green School: 682. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimington Junior School and Whittington Green School rank in East Midlands?
Brimington Junior School is 197th of 1,516 and Whittington Green School is 253rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).