Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School vs Hartington CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.7 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
Hartington CofE Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
| Measure | Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Hartington CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 34 | 22 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 22 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 44% |
| 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.hartington.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartington CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 38.1).
- •Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is the larger school with 34 students compared with 22.
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 Hartington CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartington CofE Primary School ranks higher (95.9 vs 38.1 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 Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School and Hartington CofE Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School: 34. Hartington CofE Primary School: 22. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School and Hartington CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is unranked and Hartington CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).