Park House Primary School vs Sharley Park Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park House Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
Sharley Park Community Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
411 students
| Measure | Park House Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Sharley Park Community Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,516 | #1299 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10004 of 15,697 | #13774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 205 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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.parkhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.sharleypark.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 21.4).
- •Park House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 49%).
- •Sharley Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Sharley Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 205.
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 Park House Primary School better than Sharley Park Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park House Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 21.4 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 Park House Primary School and Sharley Park Community Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park House Primary School: 205. Sharley Park Community Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park House Primary School and Sharley Park Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Park House Primary School is 861st of 1,516 and Sharley Park Community Primary School is 1299th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).