Deer Park Primary School vs Tupton Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 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
Tupton Hall School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,581 students
| Measure | Deer Park Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Tupton Hall School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,516 | #233 of 329 |
| National rank | #3391 of 15,697 | #2945 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 338 | 1,581 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 1,581 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | deerpark.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.tuptonhall.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 30.4).
- •Tupton Hall School is the larger school with 1,581 students compared with 338.
- •Deer Park Primary School is a local authority school while Tupton Hall School is a academy 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 Deer Park Primary School better than Tupton Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Deer Park Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 30.4 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 Deer Park Primary School and Tupton Hall School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park Primary School: 338. Tupton Hall School: 1,581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park Primary School and Tupton Hall School rank in East Midlands?
Deer Park Primary School is 236th of 1,516 and Tupton Hall School is 233rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).