Grassmoor Primary School vs Temple Normanton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grassmoor Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Temple Normanton Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Grassmoor Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Temple Normanton Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1463 of 1,516 | #852 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15270 of 15,697 | #9932 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.grassmoor.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.templenormantonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Temple Normanton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 9.8).
- •Temple Normanton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 40%).
- •Grassmoor Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 106.
- •Grassmoor Primary School is a local authority school while Temple Normanton Primary Academy is a academy 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 Grassmoor Primary School better than Temple Normanton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Temple Normanton Primary Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 9.8 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 Grassmoor Primary School and Temple Normanton Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grassmoor Primary School: 220. Temple Normanton Primary Academy: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grassmoor Primary School and Temple Normanton Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Grassmoor Primary School is 1463rd of 1,516 and Temple Normanton Primary Academy is 852nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).