Brockwell Junior School vs Old Hall Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 966 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockwell Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
245 students
Old Hall Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Brockwell Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Old Hall Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #320 of 1,516 | #249 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4470 of 15,697 | #3613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 245 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 15% |
| 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.brockwell-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | thelearnerstrust.org/old-hall-juniors/ |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 67.0).
- •Brockwell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 74%).
- •Old Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Old Hall Junior School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 245.
- •Brockwell Junior School is a local authority school while Old Hall Junior School is a academy 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 Brockwell Junior School better than Old Hall Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Junior School ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.0 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 Brockwell Junior School and Old Hall Junior School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockwell Junior School: 245. Old Hall Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockwell Junior School and Old Hall Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Brockwell Junior School is 320th of 1,516 and Old Hall Junior School is 249th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).