Palterton Primary School vs Scarcliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palterton Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Scarcliffe Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Palterton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Scarcliffe Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,516 | #140 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11044 of 15,697 | #2102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.paltertonprimary.co.uk/ | www.scarcliffeprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Scarcliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 36.0).
- •Scarcliffe Primary School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 87.
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 Palterton Primary School better than Scarcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scarcliffe Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 36.0 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 Palterton Primary School and Scarcliffe Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palterton Primary School: 87. Scarcliffe Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palterton Primary School and Scarcliffe Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Palterton Primary School is 988th of 1,516 and Scarcliffe Primary School is 140th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).