Buxton Infant School vs St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Infant School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Buxton Infant School Buxton, East Midlands | St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1241 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #13092 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | – | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 165 |
| Free school meals | – | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.buxton-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.fairfield-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buxton Infant School is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Infant School better than St Peter's Church of England (VC) 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 Infant School and St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Buxton Infant School and St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Buxton Infant School is unranked and St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School is 1241st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).