Heath Primary School vs Palterton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Palterton Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | Heath Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Palterton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 1,516 | #988 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12220 of 15,697 | #11044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 364 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 151% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.heath.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.paltertonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Palterton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 29.9).
- •Heath Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 87.
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 Heath Primary School better than Palterton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palterton Primary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 29.9 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 Heath Primary School and Palterton Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Primary School: 364. Palterton Primary School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Primary School and Palterton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Heath Primary School is 1134th of 1,516 and Palterton Primary School is 988th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).