Bamford Primary School vs Castleton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamford Primary School
Hope Valley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
Castleton CofE Primary School
Hope Valley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
21 students
| Measure | Bamford Primary School Hope Valley, East Midlands | Castleton CofE Primary School Hope Valley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #1678 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 64 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 47.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hope Valley | Hope Valley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.castletonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bamford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 67.6).
- •Bamford Primary School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 21.
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 Bamford Primary School better than Castleton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bamford Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 67.6 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 Bamford Primary School and Castleton CofE Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hope Valley and Hope Valley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bamford Primary School: 64. Castleton CofE Primary School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bamford Primary School and Castleton CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bamford Primary School is 110th of 1,516 and Castleton CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).