Holme Hall Primary School vs Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Hall Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
124 students
Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
| Measure | Holme Hall Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1311 of 1,516 | #529 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13900 of 15,697 | #6730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 124 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| 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 | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | waltham.risemat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 20.5).
- •Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Holme Hall Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 122.
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 Holme Hall Primary School better than Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 20.5 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 Holme Hall Primary School and Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Hall Primary School: 124. Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Hall Primary School and Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Holme Hall Primary School is 1311th of 1,516 and Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School is 529th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).