Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School vs Tarvin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
66 students
Tarvin Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
230 students
| Measure | Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Tarporley, North West | Tarvin Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,286 | #59 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11925 of 15,697 | #488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 24% |
| 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 | Tarporley | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dstp.cheshire.sch.uk | www.tarvin.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tarvin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 31.5).
- •Tarvin Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 54%).
- •Tarvin Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 0%).
- •Tarvin Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 66.
- •Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Tarvin Primary 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 Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School better than Tarvin Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tarvin Primary School ranks higher (93.1 vs 31.5 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 Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School and Tarvin Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tarporley and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School: 66. Tarvin Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School and Tarvin Primary School rank in North West?
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1570th of 2,286 and Tarvin Primary School is 59th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).