Bugbrooke Community Primary School vs Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 140 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bugbrooke Community Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Bugbrooke Community Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,516 | #230 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12495 of 15,697 | #3293 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Northampton | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bugbrookeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.taxalprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 28.6).
- •Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 56%).
- •Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 Bugbrooke Community Primary School better than Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 28.6 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 Bugbrooke Community Primary School and Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Northampton and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School: 192. Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bugbrooke Community Primary School and Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bugbrooke Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,516 and Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School is 230th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).