Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Glossop, East Midlands | Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #937 of 1,516 | #1112 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10561 of 15,697 | #12023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 113 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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 | Glossop | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dinting.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.whitfieldstjamesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 31.1).
- •Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 36%).
- •Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 113.
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 Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 31.1 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 Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Glossop and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 113. Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 937th of 1,516 and Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is 1112th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).