Buxton Community School vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km 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
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | Buxton Community School Buxton, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 329 | #120 of 329 |
| National rank | #2509 of 4,090 | #1531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 954 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 954 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.9% | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.4% | 80.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Buxton | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 38.9).
- •Buxton Community School is the larger school with 954 students compared with 407.
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 St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.9 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 Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton Community School: 954. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Buxton Community School is 195th of 329 and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 120th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).