Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Simmondley 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.
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Simmondley Primary School
Glossop · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School Glossop, East Midlands | Simmondley Primary School Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1075 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #11690 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | – |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Glossop | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charlesworthvcprimary.co.uk/ | www.simmondley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Simmondley 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 Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Simmondley Primary 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 Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Simmondley Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
How do Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Simmondley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1075th of 1,516 and Simmondley Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).