Cavendish Junior School vs Highfield Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km 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
Highfield Hall Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Cavendish Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Highfield Hall Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 1,516 | #1340 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13343 of 15,697 | #14133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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.highfieldhall.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 19.0).
- •Cavendish Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Highfield Hall Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 86.
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 Highfield Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cavendish Junior School ranks higher (24.1 vs 19.0 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 Cavendish Junior School and Highfield Hall Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Junior School: 86. Highfield Hall Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Junior School and Highfield Hall Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Junior School is 1264th of 1,516 and Highfield Hall Primary School is 1340th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).