Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery vs St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 169 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Dronfield, East Midlands | St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #268 of 1,516 | #150 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3837 of 15,697 | #2286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 252 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Dronfield | Dronfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gorseybrigg.co.uk | www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 70.4).
- •St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 252 students compared with 193.
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 Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery better than St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 70.4 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 Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Dronfield and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery: 252. St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery is 268th of 1,516 and St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School is 150th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).