Newbold CofE Primary School vs Outwood Academy Newbold
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 544 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newbold CofE Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,030 students
| Measure | Newbold CofE Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #938 of 1,516 | #142 of 329 |
| National rank | #10568 of 15,697 | #1749 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 218 | 1,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 1,030 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newboldchurchschool.co.uk/ | www.newbold.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Newbold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 38.1).
- •Outwood Academy Newbold is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 218.
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 Newbold CofE Primary School better than Outwood Academy Newbold?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Newbold ranks higher (54.4 vs 38.1 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 Newbold CofE Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newbold CofE Primary School: 218. Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newbold CofE Primary School and Outwood Academy Newbold rank in East Midlands?
Newbold CofE Primary School is 938th of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).