Chesterfield High School vs Forefield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 443 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterfield High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,692 students
Forefield Junior School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Chesterfield High School Liverpool, North West | Forefield Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #173 of 536 | #454 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1482 of 4,090 | #3882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,692 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,692 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 127.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterfieldhigh.org.uk | www.forefieldjuniors.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forefield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 60.0).
- •Chesterfield High School is the larger school with 1,692 students compared with 362.
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 Chesterfield High School better than Forefield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Forefield Junior School ranks higher (70.2 vs 60.0 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 Chesterfield High School and Forefield Junior School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterfield High School: 1,692. Forefield Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterfield High School and Forefield Junior School rank in North West?
Chesterfield High School is 173rd of 536 and Forefield Junior School is 454th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).