Heath Primary School vs Sunnyside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 106 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
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
| Measure | Heath Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Sunnyside Primary Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 1,516 | #1159 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12220 of 15,697 | #12404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 151% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 2% |
| 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 | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heath.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.sunnysideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.9 vs 29.1).
- •Sunnyside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 49%).
- •Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
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 Sunnyside Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heath Primary School and Sunnyside Primary Academy?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Primary School: 364. Sunnyside Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Primary School and Sunnyside Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Heath Primary School is 1134th of 1,516 and Sunnyside Primary Academy is 1159th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).