Holmgate Primary School and Nursery vs Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.8 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
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Chesterfield, East Midlands | Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,516 | #958 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10283 of 15,697 | #10766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.holmgate.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.tpna.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 37.3).
- •Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 247 students compared with 237.
- •Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy 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 Holmgate Primary School and Nursery better than Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holmgate Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.3 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 Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery: 247. Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmgate Primary School and Nursery and Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is 902nd of 1,516 and Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy is 958th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).