Duckmanton Primary School vs Staveley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Staveley Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
125 students
| Measure | Duckmanton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Staveley Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1472 of 1,516 | #1294 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15367 of 15,697 | #13739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 190 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 64% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.staveley.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Staveley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 8.7).
- •Duckmanton Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 125.
- •Duckmanton Primary School is a academy school while Staveley Junior 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 Duckmanton Primary School better than Staveley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Staveley Junior School ranks higher (21.6 vs 8.7 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 Duckmanton Primary School and Staveley Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duckmanton Primary School: 190. Staveley Junior School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duckmanton Primary School and Staveley Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Duckmanton Primary School is 1472nd of 1,516 and Staveley Junior School is 1294th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).