Creswell Junior School vs Whitwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creswell Junior School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
Whitwell Primary School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
| Measure | Creswell Junior School Worksop, East Midlands | Whitwell Primary School Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 1,516 | #1375 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5608 of 15,697 | #14452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 219 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.creswell-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.whitwellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Creswell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 16.9).
- •Creswell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 37%).
- •Creswell Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Whitwell Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 219.
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 Creswell Junior School better than Whitwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Creswell Junior School ranks higher (61.2 vs 16.9 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 Creswell Junior School and Whitwell Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Creswell Junior School: 219. Whitwell Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Creswell Junior School and Whitwell Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Creswell Junior School is 420th of 1,516 and Whitwell Primary School is 1375th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).