Castle View Primary School vs Tansley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
Tansley Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
58 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary School Matlock, East Midlands | Tansley Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #15567 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 130 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castleviewmatlock.com | www.frameworkfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tansley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 5.8).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 23%).
- •Tansley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Castle View Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 58.
- •Castle View Primary School is a academy school while Tansley 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 Castle View Primary School better than Tansley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tansley Primary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 5.8 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 Castle View Primary School and Tansley Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary School: 130. Tansley Primary School: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary School and Tansley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Castle View Primary School is 1500th of 1,516 and Tansley Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).