Netherthorpe School vs Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Netherthorpe School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 329 | #365 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3039 of 4,090 | #4900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 117.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.woodthorpeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 28.5).
- •Netherthorpe School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 140.
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 Woodthorpe CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe CofE Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 28.5 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 Woodthorpe CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherthorpe School: 973. Woodthorpe CofE Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthorpe School and Woodthorpe CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Netherthorpe School is 243rd of 329 and Woodthorpe CofE Primary School is 365th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).