Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School vs Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Hope Valley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
20 students
| Measure | Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery Hope Valley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #688 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #8512 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 75 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 20 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 37% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Buxton | Hope Valley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bishoppursglove.co.uk | www.bradwellinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 47.6).
- •Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 20.
- •Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is a academy school while Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery 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 Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School better than Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery ranks higher (51.5 vs 47.6 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 Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School and Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Hope Valley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School: 75. Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School and Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is 688th of 1,516 and Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).