Hayfield Primary School vs Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
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.
Hayfield Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
| Measure | Hayfield Primary School High Peak, East Midlands | Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #646 of 1,516 | #1427 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8089 of 15,697 | #14914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 65 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 65 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hayfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.thornsett.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hayfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 13.2).
- •Hayfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 38%).
- •Hayfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Hayfield Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 65.
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 Hayfield Primary School better than Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
On the Success Index (England), Hayfield Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 13.2 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 Hayfield Primary School and Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayfield Primary School: 178. Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation): 65. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayfield Primary School and Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) rank in East Midlands?
Hayfield Primary School is 646th of 1,516 and Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) is 1427th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).