Inkersall Spencer Academy vs Speedwell Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
Speedwell Infant School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
103 students
| Measure | Inkersall Spencer Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands | Speedwell Infant School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #630 of 1,516 | #1508 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7891 of 15,697 | #15629 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 378 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | inkersallspencer.org.uk | www.speedwellinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Inkersall Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 4.4).
- •Inkersall Spencer Academy is the larger school with 378 students compared with 103.
- •Inkersall Spencer Academy is a academy school while Speedwell Infant School is a local authority 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 Inkersall Spencer Academy better than Speedwell Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Inkersall Spencer Academy ranks higher (50.4 vs 4.4 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 Inkersall Spencer Academy and Speedwell Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Inkersall Spencer Academy: 378. Speedwell Infant School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Inkersall Spencer Academy and Speedwell Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Inkersall Spencer Academy is 630th of 1,516 and Speedwell Infant School is 1508th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).