Netherthorpe School vs Poolsbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherthorpe School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Netherthorpe School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Poolsbrook Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 329 | #1485 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3039 of 4,090 | #15442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 973 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.poolsbrook.academy |
The verdict
- •Netherthorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 7.8).
- •Netherthorpe School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 69.
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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Netherthorpe School ranks higher (28.5 vs 7.8 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 Netherthorpe School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherthorpe School: 973. Poolsbrook Primary Academy: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthorpe School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Netherthorpe School is 243rd of 329 and Poolsbrook Primary Academy is 1485th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).