Fairfield Infant and Nursery School vs Peak Dale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
Peak Dale Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Buxton, East Midlands | Peak Dale Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1387 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #14540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 77 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.fairfieldinfantandnurseryschool.co.uk | www.peakdale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while Peak Dale Primary School is a local authority 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 Fairfield Infant and Nursery School better than Peak Dale 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 Fairfield Infant and Nursery School and Peak Dale Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Fairfield Infant and Nursery School and Peak Dale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is unranked and Peak Dale Primary School is 1387th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).