Combs Infant School vs Whaley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combs Infant School
Combs High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
14 students
Whaley Bridge Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
142 students
| Measure | Combs Infant School Combs High Peak, East Midlands | Whaley Bridge Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1054 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 14 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 36.8% | 54.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Combs High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.combsinfantschool.co.uk/ | whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Combs Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 33.4).
- •Whaley Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 14.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Combs Infant School better than Whaley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Combs Infant School ranks higher (90.0 vs 33.4 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 Combs Infant School and Whaley Bridge Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Combs High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combs Infant School: 14. Whaley Bridge Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combs Infant School and Whaley Bridge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Combs Infant School is unranked and Whaley Bridge Primary School is 1054th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).