Great Hucklow CE Primary vs Hope Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hucklow CE Primary
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
33 students
Hope Valley College
Hope Valley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
518 students
| Measure | Great Hucklow CE Primary Buxton, East Midlands | Hope Valley College Hope Valley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #162 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #2001 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 33 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 33 | 518 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Buxton | Hope Valley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.woodlandfederationofpeakdistrictschools.co.uk/ | www.hopevalley.chorustrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hope Valley College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 36.5).
- •Hope Valley College is the larger school with 518 students compared with 33.
- •Great Hucklow CE Primary is a local authority school while Hope Valley College 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 Great Hucklow CE Primary better than Hope Valley College?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Valley College ranks higher (49.3 vs 36.5 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 Great Hucklow CE Primary and Hope Valley College?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Hope Valley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Hucklow CE Primary: 33. Hope Valley College: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Hucklow CE Primary and Hope Valley College rank in East Midlands?
Great Hucklow CE Primary is unranked and Hope Valley College is 162nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).