Norbriggs Primary School vs Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 724 m 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
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Norbriggs Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1179 of 1,516 | #365 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12538 of 15,697 | #4900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 117.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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.woodthorpeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 28.4).
- •Woodthorpe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Woodthorpe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Norbriggs Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 140.
- •Norbriggs Primary School is a local authority school while Woodthorpe CofE Primary School 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 Woodthorpe CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe CofE Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 28.4 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 Woodthorpe CofE Primary School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norbriggs Primary School: 182. Woodthorpe CofE Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norbriggs Primary School and Woodthorpe CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Norbriggs Primary School is 1179th of 1,516 and Woodthorpe CofE Primary School is 365th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).