Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Highfield Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Highfield Hall Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Highfield Hall Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #471 of 1,516 | #1340 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6148 of 15,697 | #14133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.christchurchcofe.co.uk/ | www.highfieldhall.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 19.0).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 43%).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Highfield Hall Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 198.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School is a academy school while Highfield Hall Primary School is a local authority 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Highfield Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.5 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and Highfield Hall Primary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 198. Highfield Hall Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Highfield Hall Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 471st 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).