Old Hall Junior School vs Parkside Community School
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.
Old Hall Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
Parkside Community School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
| Measure | Old Hall Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Parkside Community School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 1,516 | #265 of 329 |
| National rank | #3613 of 15,697 | #3247 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 250 | 587 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 587 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | thelearnerstrust.org/old-hall-juniors/ | www.parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 24.1).
- •Parkside Community School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 250.
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 Old Hall Junior School better than Parkside Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Junior School ranks higher (71.6 vs 24.1 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 Old Hall Junior School and Parkside Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Hall Junior School: 250. Parkside Community School: 587. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Hall Junior School and Parkside Community School rank in East Midlands?
Old Hall Junior School is 249th of 1,516 and Parkside Community School is 265th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).