Burbage Primary School vs Buxton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbage Primary School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
355 students
Buxton Junior School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Burbage Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Buxton Junior School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #250 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #3620 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 355 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | – |
| Free school meals | 13% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.burbage.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.buxtonjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
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 Burbage Primary School better than Buxton Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burbage Primary School and Buxton Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Burbage Primary School and Buxton Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Burbage Primary School is 250th of 1,516 and Buxton Junior School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).