Burbage Primary School vs Pear Tree Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 50 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
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Burbage Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Pear Tree Community Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 1,516 | #1476 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3620 of 15,697 | #15391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 79.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.burbage.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.peartreej.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burbage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 8.5).
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 Pear Tree Community Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Burbage Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 8.5 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 Burbage Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burbage Primary School: 355. Pear Tree Community Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burbage Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Burbage Primary School is 250th of 1,516 and Pear Tree Community Junior School is 1476th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).