Highfield Hall Primary School vs Outwood Academy Newbold
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 352 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Hall Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,030 students
| Measure | Highfield Hall Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1340 of 1,516 | #142 of 329 |
| National rank | #14133 of 15,697 | #1749 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 375 | 1,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 1,030 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highfieldhall.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.newbold.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Newbold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 19.0).
- •Outwood Academy Newbold is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 375.
- •Highfield Hall Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Newbold 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 Highfield Hall Primary School better than Outwood Academy Newbold?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Newbold ranks higher (54.4 vs 19.0 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 Highfield Hall Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Hall Primary School: 375. Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Hall Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold rank in East Midlands?
Highfield Hall Primary School is 1340th of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).