Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School vs Taddington and Priestcliffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.2 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
Taddington and Priestcliffe School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
| Measure | Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | Taddington and Priestcliffe School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #40 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 34 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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.taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Taddington and Priestcliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 38.1).
- •Taddington and Priestcliffe School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 34.
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 Taddington and Priestcliffe School?
On the Success Index (England), Taddington and Priestcliffe School ranks higher (91.3 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 Taddington and Priestcliffe School?
About 6.2 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. Taddington and Priestcliffe School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School and Taddington and Priestcliffe School rank in East Midlands?
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School is unranked and Taddington and Priestcliffe School is 40th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).