Duckmanton Primary School vs Poolsbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duckmanton Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Duckmanton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Poolsbrook Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1472 of 1,516 | #1485 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15367 of 15,697 | #15442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 190 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| 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 | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.duckmantonprimary.co.uk | www.poolsbrook.academy |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (8.7 vs 7.8).
- •Duckmanton Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 69.
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 Duckmanton Primary School better than Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
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 Duckmanton Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duckmanton Primary School: 190. Poolsbrook Primary Academy: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duckmanton Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Duckmanton Primary School is 1472nd of 1,516 and Poolsbrook Primary Academy is 1485th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).