Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy vs Highfield Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Highfield Hall Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands | Highfield Hall Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 1,516 | #1340 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13943 of 15,697 | #14133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.highfieldhall.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.2 vs 19.0).
- •Highfield Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 31%).
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Highfield Hall Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 227.
- •Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is a academy school while Highfield Hall Primary 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 Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy better than Highfield Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy ranks higher (20.2 vs 19.0 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 Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy and Highfield Hall Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy: 227. Highfield Hall Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy and Highfield Hall Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is 1319th of 1,516 and Highfield Hall Primary School is 1340th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).