Netherthorpe School vs Norbriggs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 907 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherthorpe School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students
Norbriggs Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Netherthorpe School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Norbriggs Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 329 | #1179 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3039 of 4,090 | #12538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 973 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.9 | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.netherthorpe.academy | www.norbriggs.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (28.5 vs 28.4).
- •Netherthorpe School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 182.
- •Netherthorpe School is a academy school while Norbriggs Primary 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 Netherthorpe School better than Norbriggs Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Netherthorpe School and Norbriggs Primary School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherthorpe School: 973. Norbriggs Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthorpe School and Norbriggs Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Netherthorpe School is 243rd of 329 and Norbriggs Primary School is 1179th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).