Cavendish Junior School vs Mary Swanwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Cavendish Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Mary Swanwick Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 1,516 | #527 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13343 of 15,697 | #6721 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 86 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 72% |
| 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.learnerstrust.org |
The verdict
- •Mary Swanwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 24.1).
- •Mary Swanwick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 43%).
- •Cavendish Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Mary Swanwick Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 86.
- •Cavendish Junior School is a local authority school while Mary Swanwick Primary 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 Cavendish Junior School better than Mary Swanwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mary Swanwick Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 24.1 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 Mary Swanwick Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cavendish Junior School: 86. Mary Swanwick Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cavendish Junior School and Mary Swanwick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cavendish Junior School is 1264th of 1,516 and Mary Swanwick Primary School is 527th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).