Buxworth Primary School vs Whaley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxworth Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Whaley Bridge Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
142 students
| Measure | Buxworth Primary School High Peak, East Midlands | Whaley Bridge Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1447 of 1,516 | #1054 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15160 of 15,697 | #11555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 104 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 54.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.buxworthprimaryschool.org.uk | whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whaley Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 10.9).
- •Whaley Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (31% vs 0%).
- •Whaley Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Whaley Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 104.
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 Buxworth Primary School better than Whaley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whaley Bridge Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 10.9 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 Buxworth Primary School and Whaley Bridge Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxworth Primary School: 104. Whaley Bridge Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxworth Primary School and Whaley Bridge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Buxworth Primary School is 1447th of 1,516 and Whaley Bridge Primary School is 1054th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).