Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School vs Harpur Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
34 students
Harpur Hill Primary School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
| Measure | Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Harpur Hill Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| 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.earlsterndaleschool.co.uk | www.harpurhill.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Harpur Hill Primary School is a academy 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 Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School better than Harpur Hill 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 Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School and Harpur Hill Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School and Harpur Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is unranked and Harpur Hill Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).