Buxton Community School vs Buxton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 530 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Community School
Buxton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
954 students
Buxton Junior School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Buxton Community School Buxton, East Midlands | Buxton Junior School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #195 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #2509 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 954 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 954 | – |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Buxton | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.buxton.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 Buxton Community 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 Buxton Community School and Buxton Junior School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Buxton Community School and Buxton Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Buxton Community School is 195th of 329 and Buxton Junior School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).