Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School vs St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
High Peak · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
| Measure | Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School High Peak, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #748 of 1,516 | #580 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9046 of 15,697 | #7325 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 72 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.furnessvale.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stmarysnewmills.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 45.1).
- •Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 121 students compared with 72.
- •Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School better than St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (53.1 vs 45.1 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 Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School: 72. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is 748th of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 580th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).