Buxton Junior School vs Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Junior School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
34 students
| Measure | Buxton Junior School Buxton, East Midlands | Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 34 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| 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.buxtonjuniorschool.co.uk | www.earlsterndaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buxton Junior School is a academy school while Earl Sterndale CofE Primary 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 Junior School better than Earl Sterndale CofE Primary 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 Junior School and Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Buxton Junior School and Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Buxton Junior School is unranked and Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).