Dame Catherine Harpur's School vs Hartshorne CofE 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.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Derby · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Dame Catherine Harpur's School Derby, East Midlands | Hartshorne CofE Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1381 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #14492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 110 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Derby | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | damecatherines.org/ | www.hartshorne.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartshorne CofE Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 40.
- •Dame Catherine Harpur's School is a independent school while Hartshorne CofE 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School better than Hartshorne CofE 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 Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Hartshorne CofE Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Derby and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School: 40. Hartshorne CofE Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Catherine Harpur's School and Hartshorne CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dame Catherine Harpur's School is unranked and Hartshorne CofE Primary School is 1381st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).