Christ Church C of E Primary School vs Pilsley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Newark-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Pilsley Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Christ Church C of E Primary School Newark-on-Trent, East Midlands | Pilsley Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 1,516 | #204 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15102 of 15,697 | #2990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Newark-on-Trent | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchprimarynewark.co.uk | www.pilsleyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pilsley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 11.5).
- •Pilsley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 31%).
- •Pilsley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Christ Church C of E Primary School better than Pilsley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pilsley Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 11.5 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 Christ Church C of E Primary School and Pilsley Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Newark-on-Trent and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church C of E Primary School: 213. Pilsley Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church C of E Primary School and Pilsley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Christ Church C of E Primary School is 1442nd of 1,516 and Pilsley Primary School is 204th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).