Henry Bradley Infant School vs New Whittington Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Bradley Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
185 students
New Whittington Community Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Henry Bradley Infant School Chesterfield, East Midlands | New Whittington Community Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1066 of 1,516 | #952 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11631 of 15,697 | #10736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.8% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.henrybradleyschool.co.uk/ | www.learnerstrust.org/nwp |
The verdict
- •New Whittington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 33.0).
- •New Whittington Community Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 185.
- •Henry Bradley Infant School is a local authority school while New Whittington Community Primary School 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 Henry Bradley Infant School better than New Whittington Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Whittington Community Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 33.0 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 Henry Bradley Infant School and New Whittington Community Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henry Bradley Infant School: 185. New Whittington Community Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henry Bradley Infant School and New Whittington Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Henry Bradley Infant School is 1066th of 1,516 and New Whittington Community Primary School is 952nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).