Norbriggs Primary School vs Poolsbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norbriggs Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Norbriggs Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Poolsbrook Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1179 of 1,516 | #1485 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12538 of 15,697 | #15442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | www.norbriggs.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.poolsbrook.academy |
The verdict
- •Norbriggs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 7.8).
- •Norbriggs Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 33%).
- •Norbriggs Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Norbriggs Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 69.
- •Norbriggs Primary School is a local authority school while Poolsbrook Primary Academy is a academy 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 Norbriggs Primary School better than Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norbriggs Primary School ranks higher (28.4 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 Norbriggs Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norbriggs Primary School: 182. Poolsbrook Primary Academy: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norbriggs Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Norbriggs Primary School is 1179th of 1,516 and Poolsbrook Primary Academy is 1485th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).