Parkside Community School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary
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.
Parkside Community School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Parkside Community School Chesterfield, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 329 | #358 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3247 of 4,090 | #4853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 587 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 24.1).
- •Parkside Community School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 433.
- •Parkside Community School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary ranks higher (65.0 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 Parkside Community School and St Mary's Catholic Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Community School: 587. St Mary's Catholic Primary: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Community School and St Mary's Catholic Primary rank in East Midlands?
Parkside Community School is 265th of 329 and St Mary's Catholic Primary is 358th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).