Parkside Community School vs Spire Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 886 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Community School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
Spire Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
154 students
| Measure | Parkside Community School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Spire Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 329 | #1406 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3247 of 4,090 | #14709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 587 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | www.parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.spirejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkside Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 14.9).
- •Parkside Community School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 154.
- •Parkside Community School is a academy school while Spire Junior School is a local authority 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 Parkside Community School better than Spire Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Community School ranks higher (24.1 vs 14.9 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 Parkside Community School and Spire Junior School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Community School: 587. Spire Junior School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Community School and Spire Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Parkside Community School is 265th of 329 and Spire Junior School is 1406th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).