Poolsbrook Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Poolsbrook Primary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1485 of 1,516 | #1044 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15442 of 15,697 | #11505 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 69 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.poolsbrook.academy | www.st-josephsrccofe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 7.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 33%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 69.
- •Poolsbrook Primary Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary 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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 7.8 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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy: 69. St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poolsbrook Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy is 1485th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is 1044th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).