Holmgate Primary School and Nursery vs Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
59 students
| Measure | Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Chesterfield, East Midlands | Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #10283 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 247 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| 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 | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holmgate.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.strettonhandley.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 31.6).
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 29%).
- •Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 247 students compared with 59.
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 Holmgate Primary School and Nursery better than Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmgate Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (39.4 vs 31.6 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 Holmgate Primary School and Nursery and Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery: 247. Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmgate Primary School and Nursery and Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is 902nd of 1,516 and Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).