Bakewell Methodist Academy vs Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 km 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
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
| Measure | Bakewell Methodist Academy Bakewell, East Midlands | Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #663 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 39 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 26% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Bakewell | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bakewellmethodistacademy.co.uk | www.rowsleyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 42.7).
- •Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 59%).
- •Bakewell Methodist Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 39.
- •Bakewell Methodist Academy is a academy school while Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary 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 Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (48.9 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 Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bakewell Methodist Academy: 39. Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bakewell Methodist Academy and Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bakewell Methodist Academy is unranked and Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 663rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).