Buckminster Primary School vs Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckminster Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Matlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
| Measure | Buckminster Primary School Grantham, East Midlands | Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 41 | 41 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 41 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 61% |
| Capacity filled | 39% | 38.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Grantham | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.darleychurchtownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckminster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 36.1).
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 Buckminster Primary School better than Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckminster Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 36.1 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 Buckminster Primary School and Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckminster Primary School: 41. Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School: 41. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckminster Primary School and Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Buckminster Primary School is unranked and Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).