Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School vs Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.1 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
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
42 students
| Measure | Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 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 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 85.7% |
| 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 | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bishoppursglove.co.uk | www.woodlandfederationofpeakdistrictschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 47.6).
- •Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 42.
- •Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is a academy school while Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary 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 Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School better than Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (54.0 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 Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School: 75. Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School and Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School is 688th of 1,516 and Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).