Deer Park Primary School vs South End Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 117 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
338 students
South End Junior School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
338 students
| Measure | Deer Park Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | South End Junior School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,516 | #562 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3391 of 15,697 | #7124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 338 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | deerpark.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.southendjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 53.9).
- •Deer Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 70%).
- •Deer Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
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 Deer Park Primary School better than South End Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Deer Park Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 53.9 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 Deer Park Primary School and South End Junior School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park Primary School: 338. South End Junior School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park Primary School and South End Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Deer Park Primary School is 236th of 1,516 and South End Junior School is 562nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).