Cavendish Junior School vs Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
86 students
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Cavendish Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 1,516 | #1319 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13343 of 15,697 | #13943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.cavendish.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 20.2).
- •Cavendish Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 31%).
- •Cavendish Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 227 students compared with 86.
- •Cavendish Junior School is a local authority school while Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy 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 Cavendish Junior School better than Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cavendish Junior School ranks higher (24.1 vs 20.2 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 Cavendish Junior School and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Junior School: 86. Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Junior School and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Junior School is 1264th of 1,516 and Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is 1319th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).