Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School vs St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
252 students
| Measure | Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 1,516 | #1210 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3703 of 15,697 | #12842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 253 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | brwacademy.com | www.stannesbuxton.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 26.9).
- •Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 53%).
- •Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 252.
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 Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School better than St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (71.1 vs 26.9 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 Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School and St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 253. St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School and St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 262nd of 1,516 and St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1210th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).