Spire Junior School vs William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 981 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
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
192 students
| Measure | Spire Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 1,516 | #1435 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14709 of 15,697 | #14993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 154 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.williamrhodes.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spire Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.9 vs 12.5).
- •William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 31%).
- •Spire Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 154.
- •Spire Junior School is a local authority school while William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School 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 William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Spire Junior School ranks higher (14.9 vs 12.5 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 William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spire Junior School: 154. William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spire Junior School and William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Spire Junior School is 1406th of 1,516 and William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School is 1435th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).