Lady Manners School vs Pilsley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Manners School
Bakewell · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,405 students
Pilsley CofE Primary School
Bakewell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
| Measure | Lady Manners School Bakewell, East Midlands | Pilsley CofE Primary School Bakewell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 329 | #166 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #797 of 4,090 | #2485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,405 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,405 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Bakewell | Bakewell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.pilsleycofe.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pilsley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 74.9).
- •Lady Manners School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 64.
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 Lady Manners School better than Pilsley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pilsley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 74.9 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 Lady Manners School and Pilsley CofE Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Bakewell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Manners School: 1,405. Pilsley CofE Primary School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Manners School and Pilsley CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lady Manners School is 60th of 329 and Pilsley CofE Primary School is 166th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).