South Wingfield Primary School vs Wessington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Wingfield Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
133 students
Wessington Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
96 students
| Measure | South Wingfield Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands | Wessington Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,516 | #116 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9353 of 15,697 | #1792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 133 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Alfreton | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.southwingfieldprimary.com | www.frameworkfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wessington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 43.7).
- •Wessington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •Wessington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •South Wingfield Primary School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 96.
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 South Wingfield Primary School better than Wessington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wessington Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 43.7 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 South Wingfield Primary School and Wessington Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Wingfield Primary School: 133. Wessington Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Wingfield Primary School and Wessington Primary School rank in East Midlands?
South Wingfield Primary School is 780th of 1,516 and Wessington Primary School is 116th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).