Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School vs Calow CofE VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 880 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
59 students
Calow CofE VC Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
| Measure | Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Calow CofE VC Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #387 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 59 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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/brimington-manor | www.calow.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Calow CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 54.7).
- •Calow CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 59.
- •Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Calow CofE VC Primary 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 Manor Infant and Nursery School better than Calow CofE VC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Calow CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.7 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 Manor Infant and Nursery School and Calow CofE VC Primary School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School: 59. Calow CofE VC Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School and Calow CofE VC Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School is unranked and Calow CofE VC Primary School is 387th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).