Spire Junior School vs Walton Peak Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spire Junior School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
154 students
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
135 students
| Measure | Spire Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | Walton Peak Flying High Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,516 | #492 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14709 of 15,697 | #6378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 38.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.spirejunior.co.uk | www.waltonpeakfha.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Peak Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 14.9).
- •Walton Peak Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 31%).
- •Spire Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Spire Junior School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 135.
- •Spire Junior School is a local authority school while Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a academy 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 Spire Junior School better than Walton Peak Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Peak Flying High Academy ranks higher (57.5 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 Spire Junior School and Walton Peak Flying High Academy?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spire Junior School: 154. Walton Peak Flying High Academy: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spire Junior School and Walton Peak Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Spire Junior School is 1406th of 1,516 and Walton Peak Flying High Academy is 492nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).