Curbar Primary School vs Pilsley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curbar Primary School
Hope Valley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
Pilsley CofE Primary School
Bakewell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
| Measure | Curbar Primary School Hope Valley, East Midlands | Pilsley CofE Primary School Bakewell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #812 of 1,516 | #166 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9582 of 15,697 | #2485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 68 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Hope Valley | Bakewell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.curbarprimary.co.uk | www.pilsleycofe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pilsley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 42.6).
- •Pilsley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 62%).
- •Pilsley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Curbar Primary School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 64.
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 Curbar Primary School better than Pilsley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pilsley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 42.6 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 Curbar Primary School and Pilsley CofE Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hope Valley and Bakewell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Curbar Primary School: 68. Pilsley CofE Primary School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Curbar Primary School and Pilsley CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Curbar Primary School is 812th of 1,516 and Pilsley CofE Primary School is 166th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).