Bakewell Methodist Academy vs Lady Manners School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 406 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakewell Methodist Academy
Bakewell · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
39 students
Lady Manners School
Bakewell · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,405 students
| Measure | Bakewell Methodist Academy Bakewell, East Midlands | Lady Manners School Bakewell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #60 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #797 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 39 | 1,405 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 1,405 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 26% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Bakewell | Bakewell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bakewellmethodistacademy.co.uk | www.ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Manners School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 42.7).
- •Lady Manners School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 39.
- •Bakewell Methodist Academy is a academy school while Lady Manners School is a local authority 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 Bakewell Methodist Academy better than Lady Manners School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Manners School ranks higher (74.9 vs 42.7 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 Bakewell Methodist Academy and Lady Manners School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Bakewell and Bakewell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bakewell Methodist Academy: 39. Lady Manners School: 1,405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bakewell Methodist Academy and Lady Manners School rank in East Midlands?
Bakewell Methodist Academy is unranked and Lady Manners School is 60th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).