Fairfield Infant and Nursery School vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 999 m 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
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Buxton, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #120 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #1531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | – | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 407 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Buxton | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfieldinfantandnurseryschool.co.uk | www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
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 St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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 St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
How do Fairfield Infant and Nursery School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is unranked and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 120th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).