Calow CofE VC Primary School vs St Peter and St Paul School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calow CofE VC Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
St Peter and St Paul School
Chesterfield · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
| Measure | Calow CofE VC Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | St Peter and St Paul School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #387 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #5176 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 80.7% |
| 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.calow.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stpeterpaul.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Calow CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 134.
- •Calow CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter and St Paul School is a independent 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 Calow CofE VC Primary School better than St Peter and St Paul School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calow CofE VC Primary School and St Peter and St Paul School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calow CofE VC Primary School: 192. St Peter and St Paul School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calow CofE VC Primary School and St Peter and St Paul School rank in East Midlands?
Calow CofE VC Primary School is 387th of 1,516 and St Peter and St Paul School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).